HR 7772
LIGHT Safety Act
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Bill overview
The LIGHT Safety Act aims to reduce glare from headlights on highways and two-lane roads by establishing a maximum brightness standard for low beam headlamps. The bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to revise the existing Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard to include this new brightness limit. This revision is intended to improve driver visibility and safety, particularly in rural areas.
Key provisions
- The Secretary of Transportation must revise Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108.
- A maximum allowable brightness standard will be established for low beam headlamps.
- The standard will be expressed in lumens or another appropriate photometric measurement.
- The Secretary will determine the appropriate photometric measurement.
Who is affected
- Motor vehicle manufacturers
- Vehicle owners
- Drivers
Notable changes
- Introduces a brightness limit for low beam headlamps.
- Updates existing Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108.
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119th CONGRESS — 2d Session
H. R. 7772
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To direct the Secretary of Transportation to revise the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards to establish a maximum allowable brightness standard for low beam headlamps on motor vehicles, and for other purposes.
This Act may be cited as the Limiting Intense Glare for Highway and Two-lane Safety Act LIGHT Safety Act
or the
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In this section, the term Secretary means the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.