MILLIONS of drivers have been warned that they face eye-watering fines for breaking a little-known rule.
Motorists may think they know the do’s and don’t’s of how to use their lights, but failing to fix one little-known feature could fail your MOT.
Cars expert @walsallwood_tyre took to TikTok to help drivers avoid forking out needless fees.
The motors whizz begins by revealing that front fog lights must be “testable” if their vehicle was registered on or after March 1, 2018.
Meanwhile, rear fog lamps will be subject to tests from April 1, 1998.
The former must be fitted “symetrically and on either side” of the vehicle.
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For the latter lamps, they should be fitted “in the centre or the offside rear”.
Motorists can also fail their MOT if a fog lamp glass lens breaks and creates a sharp projection as it could cause an injury to pedestrians and other drivers.
Under UK law, vehicles must undergo an MOT to make sure they remain roadworthy.
Drivers risk being slapped with a fine of up to £1,000 for driving without passing the test.
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When should I use my fog lights?
Your fog lights have been fitted to your car for use in fog and heavy mist which significantly reduces visibility on the road.
Specifically, they’re meant to be used when visibility drops below 100m, around the length of a football pitch.
Rule 226 of the Highway Code says you must use headlights in these conditions and you may also use front and rear fog lights.
If you don’t switch on your headlights under these conditions you could risk the safety of yourself or other road users.
At this point, you should be driving slowly enough to react to hazards, remembering your stopping distances.
If you are involved in an accident during fog and you don’t have your fog lights on it could mean that your insurance is invalid.
But you must remember to turn them off when the fog clears.
Rules 234 to 236 of the Highway Code give instructions on driving in fog from checking mirrors to keeping a safe distance – and of course, switching your lights on.
How do I turn my fog lights on?
Every car is different, so you’ll need to check your manual to be sure you know how to switch on your fog lights.
But in general, you would start by switching on your headlights as normal.
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Then locate the fog light symbol – which may be on the indicator stalk with the other light functions.
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Louis Regan
