Regulation & Safety

Toyota puts high beams on headlight regulation

Toyota says its system, which is used in Europe, prevents accidents by allowing drivers to use high beams more consistently. When a camera spots an oncoming car, a mechanical shade lowers to keep the light out of the other driver's eyes.
May 13, 2013 05:00 AM

With a recent petition, Toyota has intensified the pressure on safety regulators to approve new headlights currently forbidden on U.S. roads.

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