NHTSA To Update Antiquated Rules Allowing For Adaptive Headlights

With apologies to Bruce Springsteen and Manfred Mann the days of being "Blinded by the Light" may be numbered.

After years of pleading from global automakers, led by Toyota, NHTSA announced this month that it is considering a dramatic change to the long-standing rules that govern automobile headlights. If approved, the change — currently in a comment period before official review — would allow automakers to install and enable adaptive driving beam headlights on new cars sold in the U.S.

Runamukk - 10/29/2018 10:07:46 AM

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good...my E Class has these but they are disengaged in the U.S.

Vette71 - 10/29/2018 10:26:05 AM

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One of my favorite features on my Grand Cherokee Summit. Making them even more intelligent so they are on even more would be a plus.

SanJoseDriver - 10/29/2018 12:42:52 PM

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About time, next up is allowing car makers to get replace side mirrors with cameras.

SanJoseDriver - 10/31/2018 2:59:02 AM

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That's the dream. Maybe in a few years.

Truthy - 10/29/2018 12:44:02 PM

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Let me guess, Tesla makes better side mirrors and headlights and had hourly upgrades for them.

HoustonMidtown - 10/29/2018 1:21:04 PM

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Nice....and about time!! I coded the anti-dazzle on my BMW and they are amazing at night - should have been allowed a long time ago

scenicbyway12 - 10/29/2018 3:31:48 PM

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YES!!!

TheSteve - 10/29/2018 8:06:14 PM

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It's about time. Europe has some great headlight tech that's illegal here because of antiquated laws.