Toyota Yaris Daytime Lights

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I think you will dind that by law where DRLs are fitted then they must activate automatically when the engine is started and remain on unless the headlamps are switched on or the ignition switched off.

You should not be able to override them apart from when the vehicle is stationary

OddballJamie

k3lvc wrote: »

Where's our resident Yaris expert when needed ??

Trying to find an M3 with the window ajar enough to slip a custard powder sachet in.

Hedgehog99

JustinR1979 wrote: »

I'd be wary of the insurance side of it, as expect it's seen as a safety item.

It isn't the law in the UK to use DRLs, it's a silly trend unless you drive a Volvo, and, IMHO, they:

1) Waste energy/bulbs (OK, I know some new ones are LEDs)

2) Dazzle oncoming road users unnecessarily

3) Affect migraine sufferers

4) Condition road users to look for lights, not objects, adding to dangers for pedestrians & cyclists.

Long live a bit of common sense and the understanding of when it is appropriate to use side- and headlights (and fog lights for that matter).

JustinR1979

Hedgehog99 wrote: »

It isn't the law in the UK to use DRLs, it's a silly trend unless you drive a Volvo, and, IMHO, they:

1) Waste energy/bulbs (OK, I know some new ones are LEDs)

2) Dazzle oncoming road users unnecessarily

3) Affect migraine sufferers

4) Condition road users to look for lights, not objects, adding to dangers for pedestrians & cyclists.

Long live a bit of common sense and the understanding of when it is appropriate to use side- and headlights (and fog lights for that matter).

Maybe a better method would be light sensors like cars have, but which can't be turned off.
I'm not keen on drl's, but most times there's an accident what do they say - sorry I didn't see you, so maybe they have a use.


All modern lights are too bright, I'm gonna have to get some night time driving glasses as they do my head in.

FiremanDave

JustinR1979 wrote: »

Maybe a better method would be light sensors like cars have, but which can't be turned off.
I'm not keen on drl's, but most times there's an accident what do they say - sorry I didn't see you, so maybe they have a use.


All modern lights are too bright, I'm gonna have to get some night time driving glasses as they do my head in.

Just have the cataract op done mate.

OddballJamie

Justin, simple solution would be to limo tint your windscreen.

JustinR1979

OddballJamie wrote: »

Justin, simple solution would be to limo tint your windscreen.

Seen the size of a lorry screen?!
Do people still use yellow glasses for night driving?

tykesi

Merc' B180 with the same daytime lights

They're not though, are they?

System

Hedgehog99 wrote: »

It isn't the law in the UK to use DRLs,

It is for any vehicle registered 2011 or later

Edited to add legislation reference

The Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989 Sched 3 part 1

Running lamps fitted to satisfy regulation 18 shall be in the form of a matched pair of front lamps, each of which–

(a)is fitted in a position in which an obligatory front position lamp may lawfully be fitted, and
(b)is capable of emitting white light to the front having an intensity of not less than 200 candelas, measured from directly in front of the centre of the lamp in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, and of not more than 800 candelas in any direction.

3. The electrical connections to the obligatory dim-dip device or running lamps, as the case may be, shall be such that the light output specified in paragraph 1 or 2 above is emitted automatically whenever–

(a)the engine of the vehicle is running, or the key or devices which control the starting or stopping of the engine are in the normal position for driving the vehicle, and
(i)the obligatory position lamps, but not the headlamps, of the vehicle are switched on, or
(ii)the obligatory position lamps are switched off.

OddballJamie

JustinR1979 wrote: »

Seen the size of a lorry screen?!
Do people still use yellow glasses for night driving?

Dunno, can't see them too clearly through my tinted screen.