Front fog lights

Fork86

I am pretty sure goldspanner is correct about the turning lights. If i'm not mistaken, these are the same as adaptive headlights right?

sebdangerfield

They aren't fog lights Like I posted earlier, they may look like them but they can't be fog lights as thie would be illegal therfore the vehicle would not pass type approval and be available for sale. They must in some way, be a seperate headlight, be that a different bulb or a seperarate light.

I've even posted the section of the rvlr 1989 which expressly states it, just look for yourself.

darich

sebdangerfield wrote: »

I'm sorry I don't understand this bit. I didn't mention anyone being a regular offender. Can you explain? Or punctuate?

I'm afraid you did mention a "regular offender"

sebdangerfield wrote: »

I did have a collegue once who was gave a ticket to someone for having thier fogs on and because they had obviously been regulary using them one had blown. He also gave another ticket for having a defective fog light! If the dope hadn't had them on when he didn't need they never would have worn out, and he would never have got one ticket, let alone two! Oops!

I think Goldspanner's point was that your friend was silly and wrong to assume they had been used regularly because blown bulb can be caused by a multitude of reasons.

Off the top of my head - blown fuse, failed seal on light allowing moisture in, corroded wiring, loose connection.

Incidentally, I've never been blinded by foglamps unless they're fitted after market by a chav and aimed too high. Factory fitted ones, normally below the headlamps have never blinded me.
I agree with a previous poster about the 4x4 idiots who sit too close with their xenons aiming right into my rear view mirror. Having a low car makes me even more susceptible.

rev_henry

sebdangerfield wrote: »

They aren't fog lights Like I posted earlier, they may look like them but they can't be fog lights as thie would be illegal therfore the vehicle would not pass type approval and be available for sale. They must in some way, be a seperate headlight, be that a different bulb or a seperarate light.

I've even posted the section of the rvlr 1989 which expressly states it, just look for yourself.

EU regulations override UK laws. If they didn't xenon HIDs on SUVs and the like would be illegal as well. So they probably are fog lights and turning lights at the same time, as goldspanners said. Technically illegal under UK law but cars with them conform to the EU certificate of conformity for cars and therefore they are required by law to be allowed to be registered in the UK. If that makes any sense at all?

prowla

Front fog lights don't bother me, so long as the beam is low level (as it should be, 'cos if they were angled up then they would be worse than useless in the fog!).
I've never noticed the one light when turning thing - seems bizarre but perhaps logical.
I've used the front fog lights on country lanes, but not around town, and they can make you look a bit of a knob.

MrsE_2

sebdangerfield wrote: »

It's always a bit of an emotive topic this. Many people, as have posted here never seem to be effected by the fog lights but it always seems to dazzle me. I had menigitis as a child and have always been more susseptible to being dazzled.

So did I.

I find on coming lights (not fog lights, just normal ones) really dazzling & I'm drawn to them, I have to force myself to look away.

vikingaero

prowla wrote: »

Front fog lights don't bother me, so long as the beam is low level (as it should be, 'cos if they were angled up then they would be worse than useless in the fog!).
I've never noticed the one light when turning thing - seems bizarre but perhaps logical.
I've used the front fog lights on country lanes, but not around town, and they can make you look a bit of a knob.

My main gripe with front fogs are when they are used when the road surface is wet the extra dazzle can be offputting and blinding. When they are used when the road surface is dry they are more acceptable.

gairlochgal

billy_the_kid wrote: »

I think its the South London badge of honour.

sarf london, innit