Press Release: Commission to support ‘smart’ headlamp systems

Subject to assent from the European Parliament and the Council, the European Commission intended to adopt a new United Nations Regulation which allows for approval of Adaptive Front-lighting Systems (AFS) in cars for use in EU Member States and many other contracting parties such as Japan and Russia. These new, 'clever' car headlamps which used to be forbidden in the EU, can adapt their beam patterns according to changing road and traffic conditions. They improve illumination while reducing the risk of glare. Thus, the use of such AFS headlight would bring about improvements to driver comfort and safety.

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