paul7 Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 Hi In the U.K does it matter which side front fog and spot lamps are fitted? Im guessing a spot on the nearside and fog on the offside would give best results? Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cew Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 I have always preferred FOG on the nearside As the wider beam spread defines the kerb/edge of road better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ransomes256 Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 I am sure there is a legal issue here. Below a specified height you can only mount fog lights. Spot lights can only be used with main beam and must go out when beam is dipped. All lights must be pairs. Long time since I had all the rules when setting up my rally cars. Neil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AndyR100 Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 fog lamp on the nearside is the usual form ....... Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paul7 Posted March 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 Thanks. Its only a bit of bling really. Car rarely goes out in the dark and never in the fog. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShaunC Posted March 3, 2018 Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 I have two spots which come on with the main beam. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted March 3, 2018 Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 Fog lamps must be fitted in pairs. Fog lamps should be positioned symmetrically; each the same height from the road, and the same distance from the sides of the vehicle. The lamps should be fitted so that their outer edges are no more than 400mm from the outer edge of the car. Maximum height above ground 1200mm. They must be separately switched on the dashboard, and have an appropriate dash warning lamp. They can only be used in a situation of severely reduced visibility, ie fog or falling snow Bling or not, and whether in use or not, if they are incorrect it is an on the spot fine . . . . and pay the £30, arguing in court will be a lot more expensive. Same principles apply to spot , driving or whatever lamps. Cheers, Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paul7 Posted March 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 Cheers Alec whats the situation if they were fitted as a spot and fog when the car was new ie 1957. Which did happen? Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobH Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 (edited) That is of course from the 1989 regulations and later. I believe it applies only to cars first used on or after 1st April 1991. under exemptions is states: 4.—(1) Where a provision is applied by these Regulations to a motor vehicle first used on or after a specified date it does not apply to any vehicle manufactured at least six months before that date. In any case the regulation does not differentiate between a fog and spot lamp - spot lamps are not mentioned a such. The definition of a fog lamp in the regulations is : A lamp used to improve the illumination of the road in front of a motor vehicle in conditions of seriously reduced visibility. so that covers both types. Edited March 4, 2018 by RobH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianc Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 A pair of spots, one angled slightly to the left, the other slightly to the right, and the pair illuminated solely when the headlamps are on full (high) beam, make a tremendous difference when driving at night. Especially so when driving on winding roads. Ian Cornish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 ...I like the swivel mounted spot light by the drivers side windscreen frame. Easy to point directly at the on-coming drives eyes. It must be allowed as ALL the Range Rovers and Big Merc's are allowed to do it in W.London Roger PS - are we allowed lasers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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