Front Fog Lamp & NCT

dp639

Hi,
We have front fog lamps on our LandCruiser but they are not working - don't think they have ever worked (but not sure) and its been through the NCT a couple of times.

Bulbs and fuses seem fine but wondering if front fogs are required to pass the test?

Thanks

pippip

If they are there they have to work perfectly or not at all.

Cannot have broken lens, either way.

dp639

thanks, the lamps are intact all right but just dont work.

Thatnastyboy

I don't think they test them, only dipped beams, indicators & parking lights iirc.

Theyre not a requirement under the rta, as long as they have no sharp edges etc you should be fine.

si_guru

Thatnastyboy wrote: »

Theyre not a requirement under the rta,....

Are you sure... 'cos EVERYONE drives with them on!

dp639

si_guru wrote: »

Are you sure... 'cos EVERYONE drives with them on!

very good - well everyone but me, cos mine doesnt work.

2 stroke

dp639 wrote: »

Hi,
We have front fog lamps on our LandCruiser but they are not working - don't think they have ever worked (but not sure) and its been through the NCT a couple of times.

Bulbs and fuses seem fine but wondering if front fogs are required to pass the test?

Thanks

Are you one of the drivers that drive with fogs on all the time? Try testing then with dips turned on. As others have said foglamps are not a test item unless there is something dangerous about them.

Thatnastyboy

si_guru wrote: »

Are you sure... 'cos EVERYONE drives with them on!

Since we're going to get technical about it, front lights as described are actually

Spot lights, not fog lights. :pac:


Edit: I drive with my dipped lights & spots on all of the time, they dont dazzle anyone so I dont see why such a question has been asked?

dp639

2 stroke wrote: »

Are you one of the drivers that drive with fogs on all the time?

No, are you?

Tabnabs

I've just done the NCT and didn't see the guy check the fogs (front or rear). I'd say you'll be fine.

CiniO

Thatnastyboy wrote: »

Since we're going to get technical about it, front lights as described are actually

Spot lights, not fog lights. :pac:


Edit: I drive with my dipped lights & spots on all of the time, they dont dazzle anyone so I dont see why such a question has been asked?

Described as spot lights where? In NCT manual... I don't think so.

They are described as front fog light, and you are not allowed to use them until there is fog, or visibility is limited by heavy rain or other severe weather conditions.

Otherwise you are not allowed to use them on public roads.

And yes - they do dazzle everyone.

sentient_6

I'm pretty sure my fogs weren't looked at or tested in my NCT either.

Thatnastyboy

CiniO wrote: »

Described as spot lights where? In NCT manual... I don't think so.

They are described as front fog light, and you are not allowed to use them until there is fog, or visibility is limited by heavy rain or other severe weather conditions.

Otherwise you are not allowed to use them on public roads.

And yes - they do dazzle everyone.

Described by the manufacturer of my car as spot lights, the fogs are on the back, the NCTS didn't manufacture my car, did they make yours?

Am I not allowed? I beg to differ.

And no, they do not dazzle everyone, I have them adjusted correctly as I do my dipped lights. Also My full beams shine bright on ahead because I want them to. - Have you inspected my front spot lights CiniO?

dp639

Ok folks,
Thanks for answering my question, much appreciated.

CiniO

Thatnastyboy wrote: »

Described by the manufacturer of my car as spot lights, the fogs are on the back, the NCTS didn't manufacture my car, did they make yours?

Please tell me what make and model is it, so I can verify.

Thatnastyboy

CiniO wrote: »

Please tell me what make and model is it, so I can verify.

Ok, would you like my pps number & bank details too? :pac:

Just leave it buddy, I'm just winding you up, besides, even if they are called fog lights, I'm still going to use them.

CiniO

Thatnastyboy wrote: »

Ok, would you like my pps number & bank details too? :pac:

Your passport number would be nice as well :P

Just leave it buddy, I'm just winding you up, besides, even if they are called fog lights, I'm still going to use them.

I actually always thought, that admiting to break the law is against the charter of this forum.

corktina

IBTL

MugMugs

corktina wrote: »

IBTL

+1

EPM

Been a while since the last one if these...

OP's questions been answered so thread closed.