# The US Still Hasn't Adopted This European Car Safety Rule: Here's Why

> You know those little lights under your headlights? Those are daytime running lights. The European Union has required all new cars to be built with them since 2011.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2136813/why-the-us-never-adopted-europes-daytime-running-lights-rule/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69d2d78e49856700682dff05)
- **Published:** 2026-04-05
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #european #lights #adopted #daytime #hasn #multiple #rule #running
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