The ANWB advocates making it legally possible for halogen lamps in cars to be replaced by LED lighting, just as is done in houses. A test by the ANWB in collaboration with the German sister club ADAC shows that this can be done safely. There are several systems for retrofitting LED lamps in cars. But its use on public roads is now not allowed. LED lighting significantly improves the light output of older vehicles with halogen lamps. This improves visibility on dark roads, without dazzling other traffic. Another advantage is that LED lamps are more economical and last longer.

Not all LED lamps can be built into a car. The lighting system must be specially developed for the headlamp housing in the vehicle, so that motorists are not dazzled and the light beam provides optimum visibility. The ANWB regularly receives questions from members about replacing vehicle lighting with LED. LED replacement lamps have been on the market for years, making it possible to replace less efficient halogen lamps with LED. Unfortunately, it is not yet allowed to do this in the Netherlands.

One system for retrofitting LED lamps has been approved in Germany. Other EU countries can theoretically adopt this approval. EU legislation is also under development, but it will likely be some time before it is implemented. The ANWB hopes to initiate a discussion with this test to enable subsequent conversion to LED lighting. The most important condition is that there must be legal requirements that the LED lighting must meet in order to be used on public roads, according to the ANWB on their website.

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