Fog Lights - Colour and MOT
Discussion
LudaMusser said:
Ppl asking why would anybody change the colour from white; ask yourselves why street lights on main roads are an orangey yellow. Answer, they cut through fog more than white
Street lamps are yellow because that's the colour emitted by the sodium. It's not a design choice.Gareth79 said:
LudaMusser said:
Ppl asking why would anybody change the colour from white; ask yourselves why street lights on main roads are an orangey yellow. Answer, they cut through fog more than white
Street lamps are yellow because that's the colour emitted by the sodium. It's not a design choice.
PorkInsider said:
FiF said:
f
k me.That wants seizing and crushing.
Those orange lights look red enough to me.
Lighting regs, which trump MOT red herring malarkey say:-
"Part II para 11
Colour of light shown by lamps and reflectors
11.—(1) No vehicle shall be fitted with a lamp which is capable of showing a red light to the front, except–"
OP vehicle not amongst very limited list of exceptions.
Also please note, "shall not be fitted" fitted being operative word. Depends on the mood of the vehicle examiner if no bulb or wiring present meets that, and by vehicle examiner NOT referring to MOT inspection.
STill each to their own, at least it allows ready identification of possible other issues. If it looks iffy then there's usually an offence to be found somewhere, you might not know what it is yet, but there will be one to be found.
gr_96 said:
Whilst you're entitled to your own opinion, I'm just looking for the legalities.
I think they look pretty smart on this and I'm interesting in replicating some of the ideas!
Why would you even consider dulling a safety requirement. I think they look pretty smart on this and I'm interesting in replicating some of the ideas!
Its such mods that Highlights people who still live at home with their parents
TheBALDpuma said:
Ussrcossack said:
They look poor
Stick with what you have
Only colour change should be yellow on a French car
Although the old East Germany also went for that coordination
This kind of response really annoys me on PH. Looks are subjective, and he's not asked for aesthetic opinions - he's come to the SP&L asking for advice about legality. Stick with what you have
Only colour change should be yellow on a French car
Although the old East Germany also went for that coordination
Sorry though OP I don't know the answer!
As to those orange lights in that picture - I think they look pretty cool, OP. If you're bothered about the MOT simply stick vinyl wrap in grey over them and tape over the switch for the MOT - and don't go to some sad pedant tester. Sorted.
Dog Star said:
Yep - there are always the bellends who want to chip in - same sort of people who get all on their high horse and tell people to "suck it up" when hit with some penalty or fine that hasn't been properly presented.
As to those orange lights in that picture - I think they look pretty cool, OP. If you're bothered about the MOT simply stick vinyl wrap in grey over them and tape over the switch for the MOT - and don't go to some sad pedant tester. Sorted.
Sure - people with legal vehicles are "bellends" and "looking cool" is MUCH more important than the law.As to those orange lights in that picture - I think they look pretty cool, OP. If you're bothered about the MOT simply stick vinyl wrap in grey over them and tape over the switch for the MOT - and don't go to some sad pedant tester. Sorted.
V8forweekends said:
Sure - people with legal vehicles are "bellends" and "looking cool" is MUCH more important than the law.
The OP didn't ask the opinion on the looks from some sad no-marks in beige Farah slacks and nylon bodywarmers. He asked about the MOT.FYI I think the original pic posted by the OP looks pretty decent - I might have a different opinion when I see one at night. That said I'd rather the boy racer crowd were doing this than having loud exhausts, which are an absolute blight.
The problem is you'll want to drive round with them on, otherwise why do it?
You will get pulled at some point. That traffic stop could also lead to other questions.
Then there's insurance. I've no idea if it will with individual insurers but fog lights aren't cosmetic. Why give your insurer opportunity to refuse or lower payout unless you are advising them.
As for beige slacks.
Give over. No one likes a keyboard warrior who types mean incognito.
You will get pulled at some point. That traffic stop could also lead to other questions.
Then there's insurance. I've no idea if it will with individual insurers but fog lights aren't cosmetic. Why give your insurer opportunity to refuse or lower payout unless you are advising them.
As for beige slacks.
Give over. No one likes a keyboard warrior who types mean incognito.
Dog Star said:
TheBALDpuma said:
Ussrcossack said:
They look poor
If you're bothered about the MOT simply stick vinyl wrap in grey over them and tape over the switch for the MOT - and don't go to some sad pedant tester. Sorted.
What -- one who does what he is paid to do, and fails vehicles that ought to fail?If you're bothered about the MOT simply stick vinyl wrap in grey over them and tape over the switch for the MOT - and don't go to some sad pedant tester. Sorted.
In what sane world is a person entrusted with an important task in the public interest "sad" if he does not deliberately fail properly to perform that task?
Hugo Stiglitz said:
Why would you even consider dulling a safety requirement.
Come on, fog lights are hardly a safety requirement. If they were, they'd be mandatory for all vehicles and not an option.
I like having them, but I've never had to use them "correctly" in 8 years of driving (and a fair amount of fog), I've always found greatly reducing speed and headlights adjusted down a bit to work fine.
And before anyone starts, I am not defending them having red fog lights on the road, I'm just making a point.
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