[Surferdude]

Hope this link works. It's through FB

Police are cracking down on drivers wrongly using fog lights. Here’s what you need to know

http://www.motoring.com.au/when-should-i-use-my-fog-lights-108269/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=facebook-paid&utm_campaign=content-amp&utm_content=when-should-i-use-my-fog-lights

[mickd]

Thanks for the info,
just more revenue raising by our respective governments IMHO.

[Surferdude]

Thanks for the info,
just more revenue raising by our respective governments IMHO.

Not really. Fog lights contribute to the deterioration of the night vision of oncoming drivers which means they have a much less clear view of the roadsides and any hazards there.

[Dazzler]

I'm not using mine any more... The SR doesn't have any. ...

[The Gonz]

I've only ever used them in fog or when a main beam globe has blown. Not into the DRL wannabee look.

[CraigB]

I have the fogs front and rear though I've never needed them yet.

[mickd]

Thanks for the info,
just more revenue raising by our respective governments IMHO.

Not really. Fog lights contribute to the deterioration of the night vision of oncoming drivers which means they have a much less clear view of the roadsides and any hazards there.

I find I get blinded more by lights that are out of alignment,  or something that is arse down head up carrying a load, or the dumbie on highbeam and who has no idea of it .
Must say the GD is the first  car to have them.

[tla]

A number of manufacturers are starting to remove them: NY Times: Why fog lamps are disappearing

[Surferdude]

Thanks for the info,
just more revenue raising by our respective governments IMHO.

Not really. Fog lights contribute to the deterioration of the night vision of oncoming drivers which means they have a much less clear view of the roadsides and any hazards there.

I find I get blinded more by lights that are out of alignment,  or something that is arse down head up carrying a load, or the dumbie on highbeam and who has no idea of it .
Must say the GD is the first  car to have them.

I'm not disagreeing with any of that Mick.
But the predominance of new cars these days with them means they are a much more common problem. Even more so on 4WDs  which, because of their overall height, have their fog lights even higher.
There are a couple of major issues.
Firstly, a significant number of drivers not only don't know the purpose of fog lights but are often unaware they are on or even how to turn them off.
Secondly, asGonz alluded to, there is a small but ignorant number of drivers who think it looks "cool" to have them on and some of those on social media brag about how good they look and "no copper is gonna tell ME to turn them off!"
They make absolutely no difference to the driver's view of the road except in fog (well, Duh!) or in heavy rain when they help illuminate the road close to your car for puddles and potholes.

[Shambles]

Had to use Tor browser to access the link.

Fascinating article. More UK drivers need to be threatened with this level of punishment for having "always on" fog lights.

That said, I don't agree (within the article) that rear fog lights should be used in rain - there's nothing more annoying than having your windscreen obliterated by red mist.

[Surferdude]

Had to use Tor browser to access the link.

Fascinating article. More UK drivers need to be threatened with this level of punishment for having "always on" fog lights.

That said, I don't agree (within the article) that rear fog lights should be used in rain - there's nothing more annoying than having your windscreen obliterated by red mist.

True. Even brake lights can be blinding in wet conditions.

[mickd]

Yeah , as the saying goes,  a time and a place for everything. 👍