Fog Lamps (1/2 long, inc. statutes)

[quk@sievers.com (Phil Payne)]

In message <v01530507aeb097a7a0fc@[194.134.10.31]> tnas@dtpdirect.nl (Tom Nas, DTP Direct bv) writes:

> Some years ago, the popular extra was two fog lights, mounted on the rear
> parcel shelf, wired to act as extra brake lights. *Very* dangerous because
> of the high wattage, and quickly banned.

These were rapidly banned in Germany after a number of crashes in which the 
lights detached themselves from the parcel shelf and moved forward through the 
deccelerating vehicle, maiming and killing the occupants. 

--
 Phil Payne
 phil@sievers.com
 Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club