US Headlight Regulations Delay Arrival of Glare-Free Tech

ADB headlights shape light so the road ahead is lit up brightly but without blinding other drivers. This tech is common overseas but not allowed in the US.

US rules changed in 2022 to allow ADB lights, but the regulations are so strict that automakers can't easily offer the feature. It may take years before ADB lights become widely available.

The new US rules require faster light adaptation and tighter beams than regulations in Europe/Canada. Meeting the rules requires redesigning headlights.

Some automakers and safety groups say the US regulations overly focus on glare reduction at the expense of visibility. They want the rules revisited.

Eventually ADB lights will likely come to the US, but not for several more years unless regulations are loosened to align more with overseas standards.