RACQ Motoring

Fog Lights

Fog lightFog lights are becoming an increasingly common feature of new vehicles.

Front fog lights are generally low mounted, high intensity, short-range lights that may be yellow or white in colour. Rear fog lights are red in colour and are about the same intensity as a brake light.

Rear fog lights are intended to make the vehicle more conspicuous in foggy conditions, while front fog lights are intended to improve visibility by penetrating fog.

Front fog lights are often confused with driving lights. However they differ from driving lights in that they must operate independently of headlights. Driving lights may only operate in conjunction with high beam headlights. Also the beam pattern and illumination range of the two are quite different.

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Misuse of fog lights is a common source of motorist complaints.

Fog lights are specifically mentioned in Queensland's Traffic Operations Road Use Management legislation.

  • Fog lights may only be used when adverse weather conditions, such as fog or heavy rain, reduce visibility.
  • The use of front or rear fog lights in clear conditions (day or night) is a fineable offence.

 

 

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