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Committee votes 'ought not to pass' on proposed study of high-intensity headlights, asks for enforcement outreach
Summary
The Transportation Committee voted unanimously in work session to recommend "ought not to pass" on LD 348, a proposal to study high‑intensity vehicle headlights, and instead asked state police and highway safety officials to pursue public outreach and inspection guidance.
Augusta —s Transportation Committee took up LD 348, a resolve to convene a working group to study the effects of high‑intensity headlights on drivers, and voted unanimously in the committee work session to recommend "ought not to pass" while requesting agency outreach and public education measures.
Representative Seth Campbell, sponsor of the resolve, introduced the idea at the hearing and cited complaints from drivers about new LED and high‑intensity lighting that can cause glare. The committee heard from Lieutenant Scott of the Maine State…
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