Fog lights
Fog lights consist of lamps suitable for the front and read of your car. All cars entering the European marketplace since 1998 are required to be
fitted with at least one rear fog light. Fog lights help to alert other drivers
to your presence in adverse conditions. Many cars also have front fog lamps,
but not all. As said, front fog lights are optional and there is no legal
obligation to have them fitted. More expensive makes and models of cars may
have them fitted. The reason for front fog lamps is that while headlights can
provide plenty of light in urban, street-lit areas, they often aren’t enough in
rural, poorly lit areas. These are also called driving lamps and these are
specifically designed to emit penetrating beams of light to keep you safe and
in control whatever the weather, wherever you are.
Front and rear fog lights The front
fog lights are located in the front bumper , at the bottom. Despite the fact
that front fog lamps are not mandatory, you can have them fitted for better
visibility and sight. Fog lights at the front ensure that you have a better
view in dense fog, snowfall or heavy rain. There is often only one rear fog
lamp at the rear. This is to prevent confusion with the brake light . The rear
fog lamp is often located on the right rear of the vehicle. You are allowed to
turn them on while driving, But don’t keep switching them off and on again, as this
may confuse other drivers. Just as any other part on your car, fog lamps can
break and therefore need be replaced.
To make sure that you buy the right fog lights for your car, it is best
to enter your number plate in the green bar (top). After filling this in,
specific fog lamps for your car are displayed. In addition to fog lamps,
Winparts also offers styling fog lamps. With styling fog lights you can give
your car a more intense and unique look. Styling lamps are always sold per set.
When to use fog lights? Using fog
lights at the right time should aid safe driving but using them at the wrong
time could mean you are breaking the law and endangering other drivers. The
Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations of 1989 prohibits the use of front and rear
fog lights to dazzle other drivers when visibility is not reduced or when the
vehicle is parked. Regulations dictate that it’s mandatory to use headlights
when visibility is seriously reduced, generally when you cannot see for more
than 100 meters (328 feet). Next to headlights in such a situation, you also
may use front and/or rear fog lights. These must be switched off when
visibility improves. It can be a little difficult to judge 100 meters, so think
along the lines of the length of a football pitch.
Although mainly for fog, they also serve purpose in other poor
visibility conditions such as snow and heavy rain. Mind you, using fog lights
in drizzle and rain is not allowed. In the UK it is furthermore a legal
requirement to have at least one rear fog light on your vehicle, which must be
located on the vehicle centre line or to the off-side (driver’s side).
Buying fog
lights? You can order fog lights quickly and easily at
Winparts. You can choose a fog lamp for the right, left or rear side. Fog
lights are available from different brands such as Hella , Valeo , TYC and Van Wezel . In addition, to complete lamps, Winparts also offers car lamps , both
halogen, Xenon and LED lamps.
