Message text written by INTERNET:dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx >or left in UK Japan etc.) so you can see folks walking and bicycling on the side of the road. In the US< It is to avoid blinding the oncoming traffic....When UK cars travel on the continent of Europe (France Germany etc) they are supposed to place small triangular self adhesive tape on the Headlight to avoid this effect or have the Headlights adjusted. It is a practice which is rarely adhered to. Regards John Hanley 16369