Using Driving/ Fog lights at night

[mpower]

Just to get back to my original post, I've since talked to a cop who works in traffic and he has told me that here in Tasmania it is NOT illegal to operate fog lights at the same time as headlights. Fog lights should not blind anyone. So my theory is that the oncoming drivers are just mistaking the two sets of lights for high beam.

it's illegal to operate them when there is no fog though.

 

[Noeleter]

Just to get back to my original post, I've since talked to a cop who works in traffic and he has told me that here in Tasmania it is NOT illegal to operate fog lights at the same time as headlights. Fog lights should not blind anyone. So my theory is that the oncoming drivers are just mistaking the two sets of lights for high beam.

Correct. In fact it would be dangerous to drive with just normal Holden fog lights on. In most states they also have to be able to be turned on and off independently of head lights and only be used when there is fog.

 

[EYY]

Just do the right thing by other drivers, and turn them off when you don't need them. I.e. When there is no fog.

 

[Bradbucky]

I've said it before but I will say it again,it was FOGGY and RAINING.

 

[Noeleter]

Would suggest you get the alignment checked. Fog lights should only throw out a wide low light. Have you had the car since new? Maybe someone has tried to turn them into driving lights.

 

[Bradbucky]

Thanks Noeleter,
I bought the car from a dealer with only 4000km's on it.
I was thinking alignment might have been the issue as well but to my naked eye they seem fine.
With the way our weather is at the moment I wont have to wait long to give them another try!

 

[mpower]

Would suggest you get the alignment checked. Fog lights should only throw out a wide low light. Have you had the car since new? Maybe someone has tried to turn them into driving lights.

being rain they were probably reflecting up - if the fogs not heavy then this would present an issue for oncoming motorists.

and I've never seen heavy fog and rain at the same time.

 

[Eevo]

and I've never seen heavy fog and rain at the same time.

happens in the adelaide hills all the time.

 

[Bradbucky]

Happens all the time here in Tassie too.

 

[Forg]

Just to get back to my original post, I've since talked to a cop who works in traffic and he has told me that here in Tasmania it is NOT illegal to operate fog lights at the same time as headlights. Fog lights should not blind anyone. So my theory is that the oncoming drivers are just mistaking the two sets of lights for high beam.

Front Fog Lights
The new road rules now require that a driver of a vehicle fitted with front fog lights (or rear fog lights) must not operate the fog lights unless the driver is driving in fog or other hazardous weather conditions causing reduced visibility.

I don't think it's illegal in NSW to use both fogs & headlights; but I know it's as illegal as in Tasmania to use them when it's not foggy &/or rainy.
And yeah, I've definitely seen both at once ... F6 from Wollongong plays those games with drivers.