§ Mr. Soleyasked the Minister of Transport, what consultations he has had about enforcing the use of dipped headlights at night; and whether he intends to take any action.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeI have received a number of representations both for and against the compulsory use of dipped headlights at night. The present law requires them to be used unless the road is lit by street lamps not more than 200 yards apart, but many motorists also use them in all night-time conditions.
Our present view is that it should be left to motorists' own judgment to de- 420W cide whether dipped headlights are needed, where they are not at present compulsory, according to conditions at the time.