Glaring Oversight: India’s Blind Spot on High-Beam Highway Havoc
A significant portion of India’s road accidents occur at night, yet the government lacks concrete data on the role of dazzling high-beam headlights. This alarming gap in information highlights a critical oversight in road safety management.
While regulations governing vehicle lighting and highway illumination are in place, their enforcement remains patchy and inconsistent across states. The absence of comprehensive data hampers effective policymaking and targeted interventions.
Experts point to the lack of systematic accident reporting and analysis as a major contributor to this data deficit. Many accidents go unreported, or the cause of the accident is not accurately documented.
The absence of specific data on high-beam-related accidents makes it difficult to assess the true scale of the problem and implement effective countermeasures. This lack of information directly impacts road safety initiatives.
This data void underscores the urgent need for improved accident reporting mechanisms and a more robust data collection system. Without this, India’s efforts to curb night-time road fatalities will remain hampered, leaving countless lives at risk. The government must act swiftly to address this critical gap.
