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June 2007
The Austrian Ophthalmologic Society bans daytime running lights
Accentuating one group of 'traffic-relevant objects' makes all the other objects less conspicuous - worst case - they might turn into sub-threshold stimuli hence escaping attention - to be overlooked .....
July 2008

Austria: since Daytime Running Lights were banned on 1 January 2008, less accidents for road users have been reported:

Minus 5% fatalities

Minus 25% biker-accidents


We endorse the Ban Daytime Running Lights in the USA! Petition to General Motors, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Read the Ban Daytime Running Lights in the USA! Petition

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Are Volvo drivers blind? - James May Sunday Mirror

From: Keith Lewis Sent: 12 October 2006 22:04To: dadrl

As a motorcycle instructor it is mandatory for me to use dipped headlights whilst instructing - I use a BIG White bike and wear a white helmet and have still had motorists pull out in front of me and my students - if a Driver cant see a motorcycle or other road user at a distance that is likely to result in a accident then lights wont make any difference.


People who use glaring lights deserve a good slapping'!!!.
Terry Wogan Radio 2