Fog Lights

[Defective]

When I'm on the open road (goin out of town) I always have my spots on on my ae111 levin.

I do it so I can be seen better, especially on cloudly wintery days. Even with them on I still get a lot idiots coming towards me trying to pull out and pass people...

There not excessively bright or anything so wouldn't annoy anyone. I just want to be seen...

then use your headlights. they work better and are safer.

haha i use my smaller lights onmy trueno in the same conditions, but i dont use my headlights....

seems 'primer' grey ae111's blend in to the scenery waaay too easy...

[Stealer Of Souls]

Fog lights should have a cut off pattern. Think half circle if shining against a wall/board, If yours don't then they are designed as driving lights.

Also. Fog lamps are supposed to be okay for use during conditions that cause severe reductions in visibility. This can include heavy rain.

Also. I feel that fog lights are as much for you to see by, as to be seen by. If you're headlights are in the fogline then they are often pretty useless, but the fog lights should (hopefully) be below the fogline and therefore providing you some ability to see the road.

True driving lamps should only switch on with your highbeam in my opinion.

In saying all that. Don't drive with your fogs on unless you need them... it's just plain rude.

[B1NZ]

Also. Fog lamps are supposed to be okay for use during conditions that cause severe reductions in visibility. This can include heavy rain.

This is when I use mine, I was under the impression that this was ok also?

True driving lamps should only switch on with your highbeam in my opinion.

No I think they would be called spotlights wouldn't they?

[snwtoy]

Bah, not having a problem with factory fitted lights in the lower bumper here.

Don't make the headlights any brighter because they shine at the road, not at oncoming traffic.

Cops can be damned. And the rest of you.

[rolla_fxgt]

Bah, not having a problem with factory fitted lights in the lower bumper here.

Don't make the headlights any brighter because they shine at the road, not at oncoming traffic.

Cops can be damned. And the rest of you.

Ah finally someone who speaks the truth & consequenses be damed

[Boosted_162]

Bah, not having a problem with factory fitted lights in the lower bumper here.

Don't make the headlights any brighter because they shine at the road, not at oncoming traffic.

Cops can be damned. And the rest of you.

Ah finally someone who speaks the truth & consequenses be damed

Same deal here. I drive everywhere with my factory driving lights on, they are quite bright (i can drive at night with only them) but they point more to the ground so you cant see as far. Never had problem with cops, and doesnt affect other drivers. I reckon it does help other drivers see me

[cynakyl]

Quoted directly from the LTSA website...

"Front fog lamps

Front fog lamps illuminate the road ahead in foggy conditions, both at night and during the day. They give off a short, wide beam of light that is designed to shine through the fog, lighting up the area directly in front of the vehicle and helping the driver see the sides of the road better.
Fitting requirements
You may have up to two front fog lamps fitted to your vehicle. If your vehicle already has two front fog lamps fitted as original equipment, you cannot fit a second pair. Fog lamps should be wired so that they can be turned on or off independently of the headlamps.
Front fog lamps must be white or amber in colour. When purchasing front fog lamps, it is your responsibility to ensure they meet approved standards and are designed for that specific purpose. If in doubt, consult a vehicle lighting retailer.
On the road

Fog lamps should only be used when visibility is severely reduced, eg by snow or fog. It is against the law to use fog lamps in clear conditions (day or night) as they can dazzle other road users."

Guess i'll have to turn mine off now...

[cynakyl]

Quoted directly from the LTSA website...

"Front fog lamps

Front fog lamps illuminate the road ahead in foggy conditions, both at night and during the day. They give off a short, wide beam of light that is designed to shine through the fog, lighting up the area directly in front of the vehicle and helping the driver see the sides of the road better.
Fitting requirements
You may have up to two front fog lamps fitted to your vehicle. If your vehicle already has two front fog lamps fitted as original equipment, you cannot fit a second pair. Fog lamps should be wired so that they can be turned on or off independently of the headlamps.
Front fog lamps must be white or amber in colour. When purchasing front fog lamps, it is your responsibility to ensure they meet approved standards and are designed for that specific purpose. If in doubt, consult a vehicle lighting retailer.
On the road

Fog lamps should only be used when visibility is severely reduced, eg by snow or fog. It is against the law to use fog lamps in clear conditions (day or night) as they can dazzle other road users."

Guess i'll have to turn mine off now...

So all you caldina drivers out there (me included) are law breakers if you drive with them on... better throw the book at us...

[cynakyl]

sorry, stupid computer double posting again...

[Mad Murphy]

So the amber lights that are on the inside of my headlights on my Corona are classed as fog lights? They're not very bright.

[solitaire]

Are the lights in the bumper on the sw20's classed as fog lights? I generally have them on on the back roads , but if they are classed as foggies i can just use the popup lights...

Or is it more than likely that the cops are only going to pull up the boyracer type cars? because my mr2 is stock

[Mad Murphy]

Nah, I've heard of plenty of ordinary cars pulled over for fogs.

[Emperor]

So the amber lights that are on the inside of my headlights on my Corona are classed as fog lights? They're not very bright.

No they wouldn't be fog lights. Driving lights i'd say

[Dragger_Dan]

So the amber lights that are on the inside of my headlights on my Corona are classed as fog lights? They're not very bright.

No they wouldn't be fog lights. Driving lights i'd say

Does the LTSA discern between the two?

[Mad Murphy]

So the amber lights that are on the inside of my headlights on my Corona are classed as fog lights? They're not very bright.

No they wouldn't be fog lights. Driving lights i'd say

Sweet, they're not overly bright but make a bit of difference at night cus the headlights are rubbish.

[Alex B]

So the amber lights that are on the inside of my headlights on my Corona are classed as fog lights? They're not very bright.

No they wouldn't be fog lights. Driving lights i'd say

Does the LTSA discern between the two?

Yes. Look at the lighting section in the VIRM. There is fog lights and daytime lights sections. "Driving lights" being ones that are bright with no real pattern are classed as an extra set of high beams

[Stealer Of Souls]

True driving lamps should only switch on with your highbeam in my opinion.

No I think they would be called spotlights wouldn't they?

The VIRM mentioned that mani beams include driving lamps.

[HZRDIZ]

I actually find mine quite useful especially when driving round 4wds... they send to duck out and hit me cause i'm black and low to the ground... had it happen twice now... so all the more light i can produce, the better

[method]

They'd be fog lamps wouldn't they? (STi)

What gets be agro, is people who drive past me at night, with their fog lights on.. and flash their high beams at me because they think my LOW BEAM is too bright? well $&#$% me should I drive with no lights on then.

Get your beams adjusted, its not normal for people to think your lights are bright! Low beam should be dipped, ie point towards the ground.
I think most people who are finding it better to drive with fog lights of all things dont actually have fog lights or have wrongly set up lights.

I got a set of HID lights on my car, they work very well at night and when on high beam on a open road they are beautiful. Can see so much and are so easy to drive with. A lot better than the halogens i had.

They arn't cheap though, especially because you need a HID housing too.

And yes, people with their fog lights on piss me off too!

[magnazan]

Coming from the UK i've generally never used fog lights unless it was foggy (Which was most mornings). Since being over here for almost 4 years now and seeing the crappiest driving ability short of Egyptians in Cairo i make damn sure people can see me when i'm driving around.

I don't have any issues with peoples fogs being on as generally it's not like being main beamed, unless they have a 4x4 and spots.

I for one until the average driving standard improves over the current driving ability of a elderly blind chimp will continue to drive with fogs on.