Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to introduce legislation to prevent the sale of retrofitted LED vehicle headlight bulbs.

There are no current plans to introduce legislation to prevent the sale of retrofitted LED vehicle headlight bulbs. The Government considers that the current provisions in both the Road Traffic Act 1988 (as amended) and the Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989 (as amended) effectively regulate the sale of unapproved LED retrofit light sources.

Nevertheless, the Government recognises increased public concern around headlamp glare and has commissioned independent research. This is measuring light levels experienced by drivers during real driving on UK roads and considers factors like vehicle characteristics, weather conditions and ambient lighting. Careful consideration will be given to that work when it reports later this year to determine what future actions may be appropriate to ensure the safety of all road users.