Govt to tighten vehicle lighting rules: Low-beam-only bikes, reduced headlamp glare
The Indian government plans to tighten vehicle lighting regulations, focusing on reducing glare caused by high-intensity headlamps. For two-wheelers, automatic headlamps will only function in low-beam mode. Heavy vehicles, including buses, will be required to use genuine reflective tapes to enhance nighttime and poor weather visibility.
The use of high-intensity headlamps across all vehicle types will be limited to curb glare, which can cause visual discomfort and impair vision. The government aims to enforce these changes beginning April next year. While the new rules will apply to newly manufactured two-wheelers, existing models will not be subject to the new requirements.
The existing Automatic Headlamp On (AHO) system will be modified to automatically switch to low-beam mode. The new regulations also cap the maximum permissible intensity of headlamps at 1 lakh candela for two-wheelers and 1.5 lakh candela for four-wheelers. Additionally, the permissible color temperature of headlamps and front fog lamps will be restricted to 6,500 Kelvin to minimize glare.
The government is also considering adding an audio alert to discourage unnecessary use of high-beam mode in urban areas.
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