What can be done about drivers overbright headlights?

[DigitalProduct]

Cycling at night time these days we have a majority of cars and some cyclists themselves with ridiculously bright head lights. This problem is magnified when on a road with no streetlights. Does anyone have a solution for this? The only two things I can think of are sunglasses or bright lights on the bike.

[citizenB]

I don't know what the answer is, but I agree, it is a problem.

[Conniff]

If they are over 3 years old, then the lights would be within regulation as they are tested each year. If it is because the driver is using 'High Beam', there isn't much you can do about ignorant drivers.

[marmaris30]

It used to be necessary to paint headlights yellow before driving on the continent, supposedly to reduce dazzle. You sometimes see glasses for cycling and other sports that have a light yellow tint. I might be making a false connection but possibly worth a go? Unfortunately there's not much to be done about the offending cars!

[Andrew-P]

I wonder if the very bright lights are Xenon lights which are brighter in appearance (its a different light type) which are becoming more common and the difference is noticeable to me as a driver. As these are virtually all factory fit then they will be legal and it may be a case of having to adjust to them over time.

 

 

I have never seen a cyclist with lights too bright - they need bright lights to be seen - but what I don't like are those flashing lights which are very distracting and are, in my view, quite dangerous.

[MaxxPower]

Agree on the flashing lights. Had a cyclist pull out behind me the other night and his light was flashing both very brightly and very quickly. Something like that is far worse than a continuous bright light since when it's continuous your eyes will adjust. When it's flashing they wont.

[Kinger122]

Maybe sunglasses for cyclists? or goggles?