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• Ministers pessimistic about blocking Euro plans
• Driving with headlights on could save 2000 lives
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Road safety minister Stephen Ladyman says he's 'increasingly pessimistic' that the EU will force motorists to drive with their headlights on during daylight.

The European Commission believes using dipped headlights in daytime could reduce deaths by 3 to 5%, saving 1200 to 2000 lives a year across the EU.

British ministers are against the plans and Ladyman told MPs yesterday: 'I have strongly opposed this, but I am increasingly pessimistic. A number of powerful states believe it is a good idea.'

Motoring groups are also opposed to the idea, claiming it would increase fuel consumption and exhaust emissions, and also make motorcyclists and cyclists less conspicuous. If the proposals are accepted they could become law by 2010.

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