Front fog lights?

Question

Hi,i have just been pulled over by the law and issued with an on the spot fine for having my front fog lights on,i know it is illegal to have your rear fog lights on when it is not foggy but is it illegal to drive with your front fog lights on in the day?

Many Thanks in Advance.

Answer 1

Your front fog lights are for driving IN THE FOG, so if it's foggy DURING THE DAY, then I would say YES.........

If you are referring to those white lights on the rear of the vehicle as being "fog lights", you are wrong. Those white lights come on when you put your vehicle in Reverse gear. They warn others behind you (drivers and pedestrians, etc) that you are about to back up.

If you are referring to rear spot lights, then they should only be on when backing in dark areas with no traffic.

If you are referring to the rear RED lights, those are your running lights and should be on whenever you drive on the higher speed roads, along with  your headlights.....so that you are easily seen by other drivers.

I hope that answers your question.....

Answer 2

The law states that front auxilliary lights may only be used in conditions of bad visibility. This is typically taken as fog, heavy rain or falling snow.

The Highway Code entry on this point is backed up by law.

That's what got you nicked.

Highway Code Rule 236

"You MUST NOT use front or rear fog lights unless visibility is seriously reduced (see Rule 226) as they dazzle other road users and can obscure your brake lights. You MUST switch them off when visibility improves."

[Law RVLR regs 25 & 27]

The standard front headlights and sidelights of a car, van or lorry have to conform to strict specifications regarding their position.  Fog and spot lights are usually outside of that specification, even when fitted by the manufacturer. Therefore they cannot be used unless the headlights are also on. Even then they must be aligned so as not to cause dazzle, and you must have noticed how many people drive around with mis-aligned lights.

It's a case of conformance to the Road Vehicle Construction and Use Regulations so there isn't any "wriggle room".

Answer 3

yeah it is illegal...

why wud u want fog lights on in the day anyways!

Answer 4

Depends on where you live in some states it is not illegal.

Answer 5

Yes because they are stronger and brighter and can dazzle oncoming vehicles.

Answer 6

If it isn't foggy, it's illegal to have them on.

Answer 7

Why are you bothering to ask this question? You've just been issued with a fixed penalty, of course it's illegal unless visibilty is 100mtrs or less.

Fog lights don't make you look cool, they make you look like a pratt.

And god help Canada!

Answer 8

yes.so stop posing!