Government Proposes Automatic Low-Beam-Only Headlamps for New Two-Wheelers

The government is considering a change in vehicle headlamp regulations to improve night driving safety.  

As per news reports, two-wheelers that are new to market may have to start using the low-beam headlights under the Automatic Headlamp On system from April onward next year, according to a senior official of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH). 

The recommendations changing the distance between high-beam headlights have been drafted to reduce glare, which can leave those travelling in the opposite direction struggling to see the road. 

Low Beam May Become Compulsory  

As for the Automatic Headlamp On, it either turned on the low or high beam based upon the models. 

The government is now deliberating a requirement for automatic headlamps on new two-wheelers to function only in the low-beam mode. 

The proposal follows previous attempts to persuade drivers to use low beam only when necessary, that were not successful. 

Lower Limit for Headlamp Intensity 

Another proposal is to also change the maximum permitted brightness of high-intensity headlamps. The threshold for two-wheelers could come down from the current 150,000 candela to 100,000 candela. 

In particular, the suggested cap for cars stands at 150,000 candela up from 225,000 candela currently. The measure unit for the luminosity of a particular light source is candela. 

Reason Behind the Change 

Using high-beam lights can be blinding for oncoming motorists. Eye strain can blur vision for a brief period of time, making it more difficult to view the road. 

With a two-wheeler rider, however, the situation can be much worse as he could sustain greater injury in an accident. 

Reflective Tapes for Heavy Vehicles 

The draft also proposes the use of authentic reflective tapes on buses along with other heavy automobiles. 

The tapes would allow other road users to see large vehicles more easily at night and in poor weather. 

Limit on White Light 

Additionally, the government is also working on a cap on colour temperature for headlights and front fog lamps. 

A maximum of 6,500 Kelvin is proposed. The goal is to diminish the glare that causes punishingly bright white light. 

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Conclusion 

The new rules are particularly centered on minimizing headlight glare and enhancing road safety. More stringent headl​ight-focusing adjustment limits may therefore also be introduced for new two- and three-wheelers from April 2027 if the changes are approved, along with requirements to use automatic low-beam headlights, amp brightness and colour temperature. 

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