Motorists may have to light up in daytime

MOTORISTS may soon be required to used dipped headlights during daylight hours under plans being considered by the Road Safety Authority.

The RSA is seeking submissions as part of a public consultation process on making Daytime Running Lights (DRL) mandatory.

The RSA claims research has shown that dipped headlights are an effective way to reduce the number of road collisions as it enhances the visibility of vehicles.