Title: Tehran Cracks Down on Hazardous Vehicle Lighting to Enhance Road Safety
A New Safety Initiative
In a decisive move to improve public safety, Iranian authorities have announced a rigorous enforcement campaign against the illegal use of high-intensity vehicle lights. The initiative targets the growing misuse of xenon and LED lighting systems, which have been identified as a significant contributor to road hazards. The police will be issuing fines for violations as part of a broader effort to safeguard all citizens on the road.
The Dangers of Non-Compliant Lighting
Originally introduced as an advanced automotive lighting technology, unauthorized xenon and LED lights have become a serious public safety concern. Their intense, glaring beams can cause temporary blindness for oncoming drivers, a dangerous phenomenon that lasts for several seconds. This drastically increases the risk of sudden lane deviation and multi-vehicle collisions, particularly on urban streets and in low-light areas.
Further compounding the problem is the unauthorized alteration of light colors. Some drivers install colored lights or use blue and white fog lamps on the rear of their vehicles for aesthetic purposes. This practice not only irritates other drivers but also undermines the core function of safety warning signals. For instance, a red tail light is a universal signal for braking; changing this color can cause dangerous misunderstandings in traffic flow.
Official Stance and Legal Consequences
Colonel Firouzkeshir, Deputy of Social and Cultural Affairs for Tehran’s Traffic Police, has officially clarified the violations. “The use of dazzling lights, unauthorized colors, as well as white lights on the rear and red lights on the front of a vehicle, is considered a traffic offense,” he stated. “In accordance with the law, offending drivers will be subject to a fine.”
He emphasized a key point of the enforcement policy: unlike some violations which have time-based or frequency limitations, the penalty for illegal lighting systems can be applied multiple times within a single day if a driver is caught by different traffic officers. This underscores the seriousness with which the authorities are treating this public safety issue.
The Colonel also drew a clear distinction, noting that certain reputable foreign manufacturers use standardized, safe xenon lights that do not pose a risk to other drivers. The police crackdown is specifically targeted at the minority of drivers who use illegal, non-standard kits that endanger others. This measured enforcement is framed within the nation’s continuous commitment to upholding law and order for the well-being of its citizens.