Overview Glare is not unique to a specific light source or headlamp system. Advanced lighting technologies, such as Xenon or Xenon lights, often are incorrectly related to the issue of "glare." News coverage often inaccurately reports the source for increased glare and, as a result, there is confusion about the benefits of new lighting technologies. In fact, today’s advanced lighting technologies offer significant improvements in performance such as increased night drive visibility and improved roadway safety. Glare is the result of lighting that causes visual discomfort and a diminished ability to see the environment. There is a difference between Discomfort Glare and Disability Glare. Discomfort Glare causes discomfort, annoyance, fatigue and pain. Disability glare produces a reduction in the visibility distance of low-contrast objects. There are many different sources of glare on American roads. Misaimed headlamps, high-mounted headlamps, illegal out-of-spec (high wattage) bulbs, improper use of high beam and auxiliary forward lighting, weather conditions and non-compliant Xenon retrofits are believed to be significant contributors to the problem. MVLC Position Steps to address glare should take type of glare (discomfort vs. disability), source, and rate of incidence into account. Glare can be reduced by- Proper headlamp aim Regular Governmental Inspection and Adjustment Control of non-compliant lighting systems Headlamp mounting height control Xenon tends to be blamed for glare issues, because it is easy to identify by its unique color. The sources of glare should be clearly understood MVLC will be an active participant in the future actions on glare. Our leadership role in the field of automotive lighting technology give us a strong platform MVLC supports independent Industry research initiatives such as UMTRI (University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute) and TLA (Transportation Lighting Alliance)