To: Heidi Alexander MP, Secretary of State for Transport

Ban blinding white LED headlights and mandate warm white lights

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New bright white LED headlights and light strips are blinding to other road users. I am calling for a law to ban these very bright white LEDs and require a switch to 'warm white' LEDs. This change should apply to new car sales, imports, and used cars. 

Why is this important?

Current white LEDs blind drivers, preventing them from seeing the road ahead until the car has passed. This glare often affects older drivers more severely, who are then unfairly blamed for 'poor eyesight' when the issue is actually the lights causing errors on the road. Switching to warm white LEDs would maintain visibility while reducing glare, making our roads safer for everyone.