Is it an Offence to drive with fog lights on?

Is it an Offence to drive with fog lights on?

Although it’s not a legal requirement to use your fog lights if you’re driving in fog, it’s much safer to so that other motorists can see you. Never use your fog lights when visibility is clear though, especially at night when other drivers can easily be dazzled.

Do fog lights count as headlights?

Fog lights must be used like your high-beams: turned off when within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle and within 350 feet when following another vehicle. Fog lights must have a separate switch from regular headlights. Fog lights may not be used instead of headlights.

What is the law on using fog lights?

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.

Is it illegal to have no foglights?

All cars must be fitted with rear fog lights as it’s a legal requirement. Front fog lights are not a legal requirement, but if your car has them you should only use them when visibility is severely restricted.

Is it illegal to drive with rear fog lights on?

You must not use front or rear fog lights unless visibility is seriously reduced (see Rule 226 of the Highway Code) as they dazzle other road users and can obscure your brake lights. You may also use front or rear fog lights but you MUST switch them off when visibility improves.

Can you drive with fog lights on when its not foggy?

A: Yes, it is legal if the lights are within the proper height and aimed within the legal range. I recommend that fog lights be used only in low-visibility settings, as some of them can be hard on the other drivers’ eyes. Fog lights light up the road below the fog.

Can I use LED fog lights as headlights?

NO, led light bulbs will NOT be bright enough for your headlights.

What is the difference between fog lights and headlights?

Headlights are the main driving lights of your car, located in the center of the car, intended to illuminate a long range of the road and cars up ahead. Fog lights are smaller, auxiliary lights, located under the bumper, to light up the road immediately near the car.

When should you not use fog lights?

The Highway Code gives explicit instruction on when you shouldn’t use fog lights, in 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.”

Are fog lights the same as low beams?

Are fog lights the same as low beams? No. Fog lights are a separate beam, only come on certain cars and are not required by law.

Should fog lights be brighter than headlights?

Should fog lights be brighter than headlights? Fog lights illuminate the road directly in front of a vehicle, making driving easier and safer in bad conditions. Most LED fog lights bulbs are brighter than halogen, and in bad weather and fog, brighter is almost always better.