# US prepares to rewrite car headlight rules

https://mins.news/en/item/92383

- Ars Technica, 2026-10-08 20:26 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/10/feds-get-ready-to-rewrite-car-headlight-rules/

> The US plans to begin a negotiated rulemaking process to revise headlight requirements in its Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says current rules keep automakers from deploying newer safety lighting technology, and the update will also address glare.

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