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Blinding headlights are getting worse — here's why

Headlights have become brighter and harsher in recent years, driven mainly by LED bulbs and taller SUVs.

Published Nov 3, 2026, 7:00 AM EST | LehighValleyLive

Ever ride in the car at night and have to squint at a wall of blinding light coming toward you? You are not imagining it—headlights have steadily increased in intensity and visual harshness over the past decade, according to automotive reporting by The Washington Post.