front fogs

[chris]

Q.is it illegal to drive at night with front fogs on if its not foggy?

also when my lass drives she goes to see her faimly its a lot of back roads to get there and she likes them on as she can see better on bends and things but in that postion can she drive with them on?


thanks chris

 

[RR]

No - it isn't, but it's extremely irritating to other road users in close proximity; it's such a half-witted thing to do too.

 

[Anonymous]

i was told that your not allowed to have them on

 

[RR]

I get told all sorts of things that are wrong, every day.

 

[Rizzini7]

I got pulled over for having mine on.

 

[Anonymous]

did they give you a warning?

or just say you dont need them on

 

[Anonymous]

RR are you a teacher

 

[Anonymous]

Yes it is illegal to use your foglights when its not foggy.

I got a £30 fine for using mine during dusk. Wasn't even dark.

Joske

 

[patrick]

The law, as presented by The Highway Code, states that front and rear fog lights must not be used unless visibility is seriously reduced - which generally means when you cannot see further than 100 metres (328 feet) - and that they must be switched off once the visibility improves.

Using rear fog lights when visibility is greater than 100 metres can mask the brake lights and dazzle those drivers following, thus increasing the risk of a rear-end collision rather than reducing it.

Front fog lights should only be used where visibility is seriously reduced and should be adjusted so as not to cause undue dazzle or discomfort to other road users. The inappropriate use is dangerous as it can affect the oncoming driver's ability to see cyclists, pedestrians, and also the road.