As someone who frequently drives and cycles around Vancouver, I have personally experienced how glaring headlights can impact safety on the road, especially at night. Bright and misaligned vehicle headlights not only reduce visibility for others but can also cause temporary blindness, increasing the risk of accidents. The unanimous motion by the Vancouver city council highlights an important issue that affects many road users. I have noticed that since LED and HID headlights became popular, their intensity and sharp beam patterns have sometimes made night driving uncomfortable and dangerous. Unlike traditional halogen bulbs, these newer headlights can emit much brighter and more focused light, which if not regulated, can cause glare and hazards. The call for Transport Canada to update national vehicle safety standards is timely. Setting limits on headlight brightness and proper beam alignment will be essential steps to ensure all vehicles on the road comply with safer lighting norms. This can help protect vulnerable road users like cyclists and pedestrians who are often blinded by high beams. From my experience, it would also be helpful if public awareness campaigns about proper use of headlights, such as switching to low beams when approaching other vehicles, are conducted alongside regulatory changes. This combined approach can create a safer environment for everyone on the roads of Vancouver and across Canada. Overall, I appreciate the proactive stance the city council is taking and hope this sparks wider changes at the federal level. Proper headlight regulations will ultimately result in clearer, safer night driving conditions and reduce avoidable accidents caused by glare.