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Older motorists could see new driving law changes as the Labour Party looks to crack down on headlight glare. Four out of five motorists have been blinded by strong headlight beams, data has shown.

82 per cent of drivers have concerns about headlight dazzle, while a quarter of those impacted by excessively bright lights have curtailed their night-time driving.

An additional 22 per cent of drivers were found to wish they could reduce evening journeys, but reported having no alternative. The poll of 1,701 regular UK drivers, commissioned by the RAC, also suggested the brightness of some headlights is the most common reason for people feeling nervous when driving in the dark.

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