adaptive high beams finally approved

https://www.autoblog.com/2021/11/16/adaptive-high-beams-finally-legal/


https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3684/text

Sec. 24212. Headlamps.


SEC. 24212. HEADLAMPS.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:

(1) Adaptive driving beam headlamp.--The term ``adaptive driving beam headlamp'' means a headlamp (as defined in Standard 108) that meets the performance requirements specified in SAE International Standard J3069, published on June 30, 2016.

(2) Standard 108.--The term ``Standard 108'' means Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 108, contained in section 571.108 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act).

(b) Rulemaking.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue a final rule amending Standard 108--

(1) to include performance-based standards for vehicle headlamp systems--

(A) to ensure that headlights are correctly aimed on the road; and

(B) requiring those systems to be tested on-vehicle to account for headlight height and lighting performance; and

(2) to allow for the use on vehicles of adaptive driving beam headlamp systems.

(c) Periodic Review.--Nothing in this section precludes the Secretary from--

(1) reviewing Standard 108, as amended pursuant to subsection (b); and

(2) revising Standard 108 to reflect an updated version of SAE International Standard J3069, as the Secretary determines to be--

(A) appropriate; and

(B) in accordance with section 30111 of title 49, United States Code.