Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2002 12:12:45 +0100 From: "John Evans" <johnnopsamamevion.com> Subject: Re: Fog lights usage source
Thanks Martin, I should have mentioned that is is front fog lamps I am talking about... /John "Martin Rich" <M.G.Richnopsam.ac.uk> wrote in message news:a8rtc4$b79$1nopsamrd.ulcc.ac.uk... > In article <j_ds8.5978$e5.35452nopsam.indigo.ie>, johnnopsamamevion.com says... > > > > >My question is specific. Here in Ireland, and I believe the UK, it is > >illegal to drive with fog lamps on when visibility is greater than a certain > >distance (100 feet I think). I am looking for a source which definitively > >says why. Does such a source exist? > > > > For the UK, look at the highway code at > http://www.roads.dtlr.gov.uk/roadsafety/hc/21.shtml and the appropriate > legislation at > http://www.hmso.gov.uk/si/si1989/Uksi_19891796_en_4.htm#(Tiii)25requirementa bou > tuseheadlampfrontfoglamp - you must switch both front and rear fog lamps off > except in 'severely reduced visibility' but doesn't specify a distance. > > Of course Saabs are sensibly designed so that the rear fog lights, at least, > are always off when youfirst switch the headlights on. > > Martin >