# The US revises lighting standards in response to headlight glare

> In October 2026, the United States launched a revision of its safety standards to limit glare caused by vehicle headlights. The article compares this approach to measures taken in Japan regarding beam orientation.

**In brief**: Regulation and tariffs event (severity: low) in 2 countries (États-Unis, Japon), first detected on 4 November 2026 at 22:20. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 4 November 2026 at 22:20.

- Category: Regulation and tariffs
- Severity: Low
- Countries: États-Unis, Japon
- First detected: 4 November 2026 at 22:20
- Updated: 4 November 2026 at 22:20
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/events/4467-the-us-revises-lighting-standards-in-response-to-headlight-glare

## Sources (1 articles)

- [対向車のライトが「まぶしすぎる！」 ロービームでも“目に刺さる”のはなぜ？ 米国が安全基準見直しへ！ 日本で進む「光の向き」対策とは](https://kuruma-news.jp/post/1131068) — kuruma-news.jp, 4 November 2026 at 22:20

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Cite as: Mecapress, “The US revises lighting standards in response to headlight glare”, https://mecapress.com/events/4467-the-us-revises-lighting-standards-in-response-to-headlight-glare
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