{
  "id": 13224236,
  "title": "The Feds Might Do Something About Those Distractingly Bright Headlights",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/the-feds-might-do-something-about-those-distractingly-bright",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-09T21:20:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNET",
    "slug": "cnet",
    "url": "https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/nhtsa-regulation-bright-headlights/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced its intention to update vehicle lighting standards, specifically targeting the issue of distractingly bright LED headlights. The last update to these regulations occurred 25 years ago, leaving US lighting standards behind those of Europe and Japan. NHTSA Administrator Jonathan Morrison emphasized the need to modernize these regulations to address potential glare issues and keep drivers safer on the road. The new regulations will update rules for LED headlights, dusk sensors, automatic high beams, and replaceable light sources. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will appoint up to 18 industry stakeholders, safety advocates, and technical experts to evaluate headlamp height, aim, and other factors affecting driver visibility. This move aims to align US vehicles with international safety standards, with companies like Rivian and Audi already positioned to take advantage of the changes with their upcoming models. While headlight glare has been documented as a factor in a small number of nighttime crashes, the change is still expected to provide a welcome improvement for many drivers.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}