les wrote:

fishface wrote:Les reckoned they have a use in heavy rain, I just can't see it myself. They're largely just an abused fashion accessory if you ask me. Mainly by Minis, BMWs and hatches. We all know the sort.

les wrote:[ I think you forget that lights are not just for seeing .................. They are also for being seen in any greatly reduced visibility. To but it bluntly they help others seen you coming as much as you seeing a head.

fishface wrote:I agree that's why I use dipped headlights instead.

When you use fog lights the only other lights your supposed to use are your side lights. God do I have to tell you people everything I think there's a few who need to brush up on the lighting laws and highway code etc

Err Les ????

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTr ... /DG_069859

les wrote:

ttsteve wrote:

fishface wrote:I never use them I can't see the point to be honest, I find them pretty useless in the fog.

Les reckoned they have a use in heavy rain, I just can't see it myself. They're largely just an abused fashion accessory if you ask me. Mainly by Minis, BMWs and hatches. We all know the sort.

I think you forget that lights are not just for seeing .................. They are also for being seen in any greatly reduced visibility. To but it bluntly they help others seen you coming as much as you seeing a head.

Rear fog lights are there to help you be seen in poor visibility. Front fog lights are there to tell the world you're a moron and nothing else. If they served any useful purpose (in any kind of visibility) they would be compulsory, like rear ones are.

John-H wrote:

les wrote:

fishface wrote:Les reckoned they have a use in heavy rain, I just can't see it myself. They're largely just an abused fashion accessory if you ask me. Mainly by Minis, BMWs and hatches. We all know the sort.

les wrote:[ I think you forget that lights are not just for seeing .................. They are also for being seen in any greatly reduced visibility. To but it bluntly they help others seen you coming as much as you seeing a head.

fishface wrote:I agree that's why I use dipped headlights instead.

When you use fog lights the only other lights your supposed to use are your side lights. God do I have to tell you people everything I think there's a few who need to brush up on the lighting laws and highway code etc

Err Les ????

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTr ... /DG_069859

Opps yes I mean with DIPPED headlights not full beam of course

John-H wrote: It annoys me when someone in front of me turns their rear fog light on - do they think I am blind?

I always flick main beam on

Anyone who does this needs to be dragged out of their shitty bangers and have their mouths gaffa taped around their exhausts. Then, get in and put them out of their misery.

You have to be incredibly, outstandingly dumb to think shining fogs in daylight makes you look cool. It's as 'cool' as the little jackasses who go around with their jeans around their knees.

And yes, it's full beam treatment given to any muppet coming my way with them on.

I don't think I have ever used my fogs. They are useless where there located they need to be lower.

The one's i find the worst are the Rear fog lights, I find 90% of road users put them one when there is a slight mist, Just shows a lack there knowledge or a consideration for other road users.

It sure irritates me when i see those drivers i call: "Foggie's" ! lol
I always give them the taste of rear/front fog lights so they get to know what their doing they turn it on even here in Kuwait! its a very hot climate most of the year and it never every going to snow or even getting near foggie-like weather althou' some might think it will

Dont get me started on this It used to be just the chaved up Saxos etc but now I see new Jags Mercs and BMWs with middle aged men and women driving with them on also ahell of as lot of tossers in 4x4 have them on

EnfieldTT wrote:Anyone who does this needs to be dragged out of their shitty bangers and have their mouths gaffa taped around their exhausts. Then, get in and put them out of their misery.

You have to be incredibly, outstandingly dumb to think shining fogs in daylight makes you look cool. It's as 'cool' as the little jackasses who go around with their jeans around their knees.

And yes, it's full beam treatment given to any muppet coming my way with them on.

Enfield, you got my 'answer of the day' award for that. Made me laugh. Sorta grumpy old man style - like me. Apologies if you're a youngster!

I wanna see one of the low slung jeans brigade have em come right down in a busy street. Anyone seen that?!

I agree with everything !

Fogs - just like people ferrying kids in 'safer' 4x4s, or not letting them walk to school becuase of the traffic (which of course they make worse).

And don't start me on headlight use - seems that as soon as the clock ticks past noon these days its time for the headlights to go on. Is it just me or do others find oncoming headlights at, say, 4pm (today) more distracting than if not used in normal visibility ?

Side lights and fog lights is the worst!

Personally I do pull people for misuse and I do inform them in no uncertain terms to turn them off. On the spot attitude test or if I've spoken to them before decides the outcome in terms of a £30 non endorsable fixed penalty notice.

It really does amaze me how many people have no idea how the light controls on their vehicle work though. Most haven't a clue they've got them on despite the green illumination on the dashboard telling them!

This is a pet hate of mine up there with bodged about number plates. Grrrr.

Then you get the arses with no lights on what so ever in thick fog

Probally just have light masks on so the light doesnt shine through properly

I love you really Les

i have to agree with " lockie ", i see lots of people with their front fogs on,, does not bother or blind me in the slightest, what is much more dangerous is the halfwits who think that it is clever to try and blind someone whom they asses as doing something dangerous with what is undoubtedly a much more dangerous action,, wonder how smart they would feel if someone they had just blinded ran smack into the front of their car and caused some real injuries ar even worse !!!! morons...