[s-cars] fog lamps w/o low beams

[Igor Kessel]

Eyvind Spangen wrote:
>>>> BTW, the performance of these fogs in true glare situations would be
>>>> greatly improved if they could be switched on without the US required
>>>> low beams also being on.
> 
> 
> I live in Europe. In most countries here, fog lights together with low 
> beams is not allowed and you'll get a fine anywhere from $50 to $300 for 
> driving with both switched on at the same time. You have to use either 
> fog lights OR low beams. Driving with both on at the same time just 
> floods the area right in front of the car with light, and then you're 
> unable to see anything further in front of the car. You just can't do 
> much about obstructions 10 metres in front of your car while driving at 
> highway speed.. :)
> 

Eyvind,
I am under the impression that in Europe no High beams were allowed with 
the Fogs, whereas the Low beams were to be turned on with the Fogs 
mandatory. At least 15 years ago.

OTOH the solitary fog lights make much more sence. Being geometrically 
the lowest set of lights on the vehicle they put the light under the 
fog. The fog usually sits at 20 to 30 cm above the ground.

-- 
Igor Kessel
two turbo quattros