Sage-Tips

Can I drive around with my fog lights on?

NEVER drive using only your parking or fog lights. It’s illegal and unsafe. Use rear fog lights if you have them when visibility is less than around 300 feet. Fog lights should be turned off when visibility is normal.

Is it illegal to use front fog lights?

“You MUST NOT use front or rear fog lights unless visibility is seriously reduced (see Rule 226) as they dazzle other road users and can obscure your brake lights. You MUST switch them off when visibility improves.” Another no-no is using fog lights when it’s wet.

Are fog lights illegal in California?

Registered. Yellow fogs and yellow headlights are both completely legal in California.

Is it illegal to drive with fog lights on in Florida?

Florida law states that fog lights may be used in addition to low-beam headlights. However, fog lamps are not meant to replace the use of standard headlights while driving. Bear in mind that it is illegal to use fog lights in Florida when there are other vehicles on the road, EXCEPT in foggy conditions.

Is it illegal to drive with fog lights on in Texas?

A person may not use a vehicle equipped with a red, white, or blue beacon, flashing, or alternating light. In addition to at least two headlights and two tail lights, vehicles in Texas are allowed to have additional lighting including not more than two fog lights (see below).

Are ice blue fog lights illegal?

Blue lights are strictly permitted. Make sure there are no red lights from the front of your car. You may want to avoid using red or green aftermarket or underglow lights so you won’t get confused for an emergency vehicle. All lights that are visible from the front of your car must be either white or amber.

Are Red DRL illegal?

The answer here is no and yes. Green headlights — or lights of any color other than white or yellowish white and, in some cases red — are not legal. Any incidental visible light projecting to the front of the vehicle shall be predominantly yellow to white.”

Is Underglow illegal?

California law allows additional aftermarket vehicle lighting which includes neon underglow. In California neon underglow is legal, as long as you follow these restrictions: Red color may not be visible from the front of the car. All aftermarket lights must not be installed within 12 inches of vehicle’s required lights.

Are straight pipes illegal in Florida?

Legal exhaust noise summary: To summarize, any exhaust system modifications on vehicles registered in Florida must not produce “excessive or unusual” noise. Essentially this means many exhaust system modifications which increase noise and are frequently done on sports or racing vehicles can be considered illegal.

Are yellow headlights illegal in Florida?

All headlights, though, are required to be clear, lightly frosted white or blue bulbs. Other colors of bulbs are illegal for use as headlights in Florida. In fact, what matters more than the color of the bulb is the color of the light. According to Florida Statute 316.220, headlights must show a white light.

Are blue lights illegal in Texas?

(c) A person may not operate a motor vehicle equipped with a red, white, or blue beacon, flashing, or alternating light unless the equipment is: used as specifically authorized by this chapter; or. a running lamp, headlamp, taillamp, backup lamp, or turn signal lamp that is used as authorized by law.

Why do you need fog lights when driving in the rain?

High and low beams may produce glare when used in heavy rainfall, which is why you need fog lamps to help you see the road in front of you. Fog lights provide better visibility when driving in heavy rainfall.

Can you use fog lights without the presence of fog?

Technically, you can use your fog lights even without the presence of fog if the conditions you’re driving in entail a similar low-visibility setting. This may be the case if you’re driving in very heavy rain, for instance, or through a dust storm.

What are the laws regarding fog lights in Florida?

For example, there’s a law in Florida that disallows the use of fog lights and other auxiliary lights when other cars are on the road—except in foggy conditions.

What color fog lights are legal in Washington State?

For instance, in Washington and Colorado, fog lights must be limited to white or amber—or any color in between, in the case of the latter state. Always check your state or city laws about fog light usage to avoid any violations and untoward incidents.