New TRL study provides headlamp glare insight

A study by TRL presents findings showing both measurable on-road effects from bright headlamps, and how glare from these affects drivers. In response to growing concern around the perceived dangers from bright headlamps, the Department for Transport (DfT) funded an innovative study into the subject. The research project combined on-road data collection with a national […]

Solar panel application at service station turned down

An application to install 209 solar panels at Exeter Services on the M5 has been turned down on safety grounds. The local council ruled that National Highways had raised legitimate concerns in respect of the impact of glint and glare from the proposed panels upon the use and safety of the adjacent M5 motorway. Planners […]