§ Mr. ChaytorTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what plans he has to implement regulations in respect of vehicles' use of headlights during the hours of daylight; and if he will make a statement. [19606]
§ Mr. JamiesonDuring daylight hours vehicles are already required by the Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989 to use headlamps in seriously reduced visibility.
The Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions has no plans to amend the regulations to mandate their use throughout the hours of daylight.
The European Commission's proposals to introduce pedestrian protection features in new cars by a negotiated agreement with car manufacturers included a commitment to fit daytime running lamps. This element of the agreement has been deferred for further consideration.