Research from the RAC in Britain found four in five motorists say car lights are too bright nowadays, making it difficult to drive safely.
Modern intense LEDs and misaligned lights are the main reasons road users are being dazzled.
Independent Ireland councillor, Shane P O'Reilly believes the issue will have a bigger impact on older drivers.
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The Cavan councillor said that the blue tint lights are very hard on the eyes, and that they create an extreme glare.
He has called on an EU regulation to tackle the issue.
