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Canada Surveys Drivers on Distracting Headlight Glare Safety

3/28/2026

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Transport Canada is conducting a national survey on headlight glare to gather drivers’ experiences, open until April 20.
The survey seeks to understand how headlight brightness affects drivers, especially older ones.
Motions from the City of Victoria and the City of Vancouver raise concerns that brighter headlights distract and threaten safety.
A study finds 89% say some headlights are too bright; 7% report near-collisions; 14% of 65+ avoid night driving.

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Transport Canada is conducting a national survey on headlight glare to gather drivers’ experiences, open until April 20.
The survey seeks to understand how headlight brightness affects drivers, especially older ones.
Motions from the City of Victoria and the City of Vancouver raise concerns that brighter headlights distract and threaten safety.
A study finds 89% say some headlights are too bright; 7% report near-collisions; 14% of 65+ avoid night driving.