Front fog lights

Pugwash · 20th November 2007, 00:57

what's the point of them apart from blinding other road user's
I mean when its not foggy, people seem to use them as normal driving lamps or when its raining or the guy in the car in front is having a fag.
£40 fine for improper use

ok sorry rant over

robbo51 · 20th November 2007, 07:15

I FULLY agree with you. They are a menace.
It should be endorsable.
I always put my lights on main beam if I see a lowlife with fog lights on coming the other way.
Fcking idiots!!!
Rant over too!!!

Brodick · 20th November 2007, 12:20

i quickly turn my fogs on then off again if I see someone else
with them on

I mean come on they are on the car for a purpose

and the purpose is not for folk going around at night saying heh look at me my car has front fog lights yeah

spile · 20th November 2007, 12:35

One of the reasons I decided not to go for front fogs on my Civic was because I found they didn't help in foggy weather! I'm glad with my choice as not only did it save me a few ££ it saved me worrying about them getting smashed

CivPilot · 20th November 2007, 15:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbo51

I FULLY agree with you. They are a menace.
It should be endorsable.
I always put my lights on main beam if I see a lowlife with fog lights on coming the other way.
Fcking idiots!!!
Rant over too!!!

It actually is endosable, Trouble is there are so many of the prats and so few coppers in cars it's impossible to police. Although saying that a **** in my office was moaning the other day about getting a ticket for it (I think he was got on "improper use" of some sort). Not sure what the fine was etc as I really don't like spending too much time in his presence.

Now if they maybe deleted a few cameras and spent some of thier profits on cops in cars...

mrh339 · 20th November 2007, 15:39

It is also one of my pet hates, maybe we could make this a regular feature and become civinfo's very own grumpy old men!!

gmp · 20th November 2007, 16:11

whilst on about neccessary items on the car what is the point of auto lights and auto wipers! I can turn my lights on myself and if you forget to turn off the auto wipers- the next time the car is used, there will be grit on the screen and the wipers automatically scratching a dry screen!
As anyone compiled a list of must haves on their car such as folding mirrors,cruise control and maybe reversing aids,dependant on model ordered.
1.8 es i shift(demo model) blue ambient lighting .mudflaps.door sill embellishment.

robbo51 · 20th November 2007, 16:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmp

whilst on about neccessary items on the car what is the point of auto lights and auto wipers! I can turn my lights on myself and if you forget to turn off the auto wipers- the next time the car is used, there will be grit on the screen and the wipers automatically scratching a dry screen!
As anyone compiled a list of must haves on their car such as folding mirrors,cruise control and maybe reversing aids,dependant on model ordered.
1.8 es i shift(demo model) blue ambient lighting .mudflaps.door sill embellishment.

Please keep to the thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrh339

It is also one of my pet hates, maybe we could make this a regular feature and become civinfo's very own grumpy old men!!

A regular feature....Why not. This topic really bugs me!!
..grumpy old men...?.....possibly, but necessary !!
PERHAPS THE POLICE OFFICERS ON HERE CAN GIVE THEIR VIEWS ON THE MATTER AS WELL AS THE EXACT LAW AND PENALTIES????......hold yer breath....

Unknownsoldier · 20th November 2007, 17:42

Anyone ever read "Roadcraft- The police driving hand-book" (Have been reading it in anticipation of an ambulance space opening up soon). In there it says [somewhere] about using your lights as and when it is necessary. I agree I hate the fools who have them going 24-7, but unfortuantely, you have to really p*ss the police off to get told off about them (i.e. answer them back and get full car check, for your safety of course, they then pick up on everything!). I must admit I thought fogs came under "Driving without due care", and were as such endorsable?????

Tom

Pugwash · 21st November 2007, 02:00

glad I'm not the only moaning old fart on here.

but what a can of worms i seem to have opened.......
I only brought it up as I've noticed a lot of people using them yesterday at work ,I'm a truck driver and it shames me to say but alot were also truckdrivers who really should know better. perhaps they have a deep hidden love of vauxhall corsa's, big exhausts and mcdonalds

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This thread is about: Front fog lights, it's in Any non Civic chat here please! at the Honda Civic forum Civinfo; what's the point of them apart from blinding other road user's I mean when its not foggy, people seem to use them as normal driving ...

20th November 2007, 07:15	#2 (permalink)
robbo51 Type S GT Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 2,810 Thanks: 35 Thanked 25 Times in 23 Posts	I FULLY agree with you. They are a menace. It should be endorsable. I always put my lights on main beam if I see a lowlife with fog lights on coming the other way. Fcking idiots!!! Rant over too!!!

20th November 2007, 12:20	#3 (permalink)
Brodick Perfect Guy! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 2nd December 2006 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 1,657 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	i quickly turn my fogs on then off again if I see someone else with them on I mean come on they are on the car for a purpose and the purpose is not for folk going around at night saying heh look at me my car has front fog lights yeah

20th November 2007, 12:35	#4 (permalink)
spile Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 15th January 2007 Location: Midlands Posts: 190 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	One of the reasons I decided not to go for front fogs on my Civic was because I found they didn't help in foggy weather! I'm glad with my choice as not only did it save me a few ££ it saved me worrying about them getting smashed

20th November 2007, 15:39	#6 (permalink)
mrh339 Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 27th September 2007 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 338 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	It is also one of my pet hates, maybe we could make this a regular feature and become civinfo's very own grumpy old men!!

20th November 2007, 16:11	#7 (permalink)
gmp Wheelnut Join Date: 22nd March 2007 Posts: 58 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	whilst on about neccessary items on the car what is the point of auto lights and auto wipers! I can turn my lights on myself and if you forget to turn off the auto wipers- the next time the car is used, there will be grit on the screen and the wipers automatically scratching a dry screen! As anyone compiled a list of must haves on their car such as folding mirrors,cruise control and maybe reversing aids,dependant on model ordered. 1.8 es i shift(demo model) blue ambient lighting .mudflaps.door sill embellishment.

20th November 2007, 17:42	#9 (permalink)
Unknownsoldier Comedian/Smart Ase Civinfo guru* Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,265 Thanks: 37 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts	Anyone ever read "Roadcraft- The police driving hand-book" (Have been reading it in anticipation of an ambulance space opening up soon). In there it says [somewhere] about using your lights as and when it is necessary. I agree I hate the fools who have them going 24-7, but unfortuantely, you have to really p*ss the police off to get told off about them (i.e. answer them back and get full car check, for your safety of course, they then pick up on everything!). I must admit I thought fogs came under "Driving without due care", and were as such endorsable????? Tom

21st November 2007, 02:00	#10 (permalink)
Pugwash Valve Cap Join Date: 14th November 2007 Location: North East England Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	glad I'm not the only moaning old fart on here. but what a can of worms i seem to have opened....... I only brought it up as I've noticed a lot of people using them yesterday at work ,I'm a truck driver and it shames me to say but alot were also truckdrivers who really should know better. perhaps they have a deep hidden love of vauxhall corsa's, big exhausts and mcdonalds