This is one of the things that may have changed between different versions of the Highway Code. The online version (which should be current) has rule 133 being about lane discipline (another area which needs improvement, but outside of the scope of this discussion).
But I was pretty sure there was something about fog lights not being used unless visibility was less than 100m. However a quick check of the online Highway Code shows rules 226 and 236 applicable to foglights, but shows the 100m figure applied to headlights, not foglights. And it's only a guideline anyway. Either way, it's still pretty clear that all the Saxo/Nova dimwits are being naughty. Driving in adverse weather conditions (226-237) 226 You MUST use headlights when visibility is seriously reduced, generally when you cannot see for more than 100 metres (328 feet). You may also use front or rear fog lights but you MUST switch them off when visibility improves (see Rule 236). [Law RVLR regs 25 & 27] 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] On Oct 31, 11:38 am, Mark Miles <[email protected]> wrote: > Sorry Matt but with this one you are wrong. A quick google search shows the > following. > > Rule 133 of the current Highway Code states: - 'Use fog lights when visibility > is seriously reduced’ > This generally means when you cannot see for more than 100 metres (328 ft). > You MUST NOT use fog lights at other times' > > The highway code uses the words SHOULD, MUST and MUST NOT in very well defined > ways. > > Mark > > ________________________________ > From: Matthew Wastell <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Sun, 31 October, 2010 10:15:40 > Subject: RE: [Quantum Owners] Re: new to this forum > > I'm very sorry but I'm going to have to disagree with you. There is no > such law that states visibility should be less than 100 yds before using a > fog light. > > However I do agree that people over use their fog lights, especially front > ones. > > Matthew > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] > > On Behalf Of snowy2 > Sent: 29 October 2010 11:15 > To: Quantum Owners Group > Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: new to this forum > > Are the Quantum rear lights usually wired up so that the fog light is the > same bulb as the sidelight bulb and the brakes nearest to the number plate? > i ask because i didn't like mine wired up that way and have changed the > position of the brake/fog light bulbs. I don't believe rear fog lights > should be used on cars, it is only foggy enough in this country for less > than half a dozen days a year (the law says visibility should be less than > 100yds) and as a professional driver i have to say they are more of a > problem than a help. 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