Proposal would limit headlight brightness and restrict vehicle sales

Dealers and licensees could not sell vehicles with headlights that violate these rules. The restriction covers any motor vehicle sold by a licensee or motor vehicle dealer.

Headlights would have to meet listed conditions to count as complying with the rule against glaring or dazzling light. These conditions apply to motor vehicle headlights under the Nebraska Rules of the Road. The conditions include a 3,000-lumen maximum, white, yellow, or amber light with color temperature no higher than 6,000 kelvin, mounting no higher than 54 inches, no substantial change from the maker's design, and federal lamp safety standards. Emergency vehicles are exempt from the color and color-temperature condition.

Manufacturers and distributors could not sell or distribute vehicles equipped with headlights that violate these rules. The restriction covers motor vehicle manufacturers and distributors.