You may be one of many people who feel vehicle headlights these days are too bright.

On Wednesday, COPE Coun. Sean Orr presented a motion in Vancouver City Hall to address just that.

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Orr admitted the issue was somewhat personal.

“My mom absolutely hates these lights, when driving, and from what I’ve been hearing from a lot of people: a lot of people do as well,” he told council.

When car companies first started rolling out brighter headlights, Orr wasn’t sure how it was considered legal.

“I do realize this is outside of our jurisdiction, but I think it’s important to advocate to the federal government. These LED headlights and HID headlights, especially on oversized vehicles, are very common in Vancouver. They’ve been linked to reduce nighttime visibility, delayed reaction times, and a higher risk of collisions. These impacts are felt, not just by drivers, but by cyclists, pedestrians, seniors and people with vision impairments who are especially vulnerable to glare.”

The motion was given a unanimous greenlight Wednesday.

“This motion directs to call on the federal government, through Transport Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, to establish clear, enforceable limits on headlight brightness, beam patterns and mounting heights. And to strengthen oversight of high-intensity lighting technologies and after-market modifications.”

Orr feels it isn’t just a “practical” motion, but cites it as a matter of public safety that deals with what he calls a hazard.

“I think it reaffirms our commitment to safe and walkable streets.”

The motion will continue to go in front of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities conference, which will be held in Edmonton this June.