When can you turn on the fog lights? We know it!

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Have you ever wondered when you can turn on fog lights and when not? When is the right moment to use the additional lights? First of all, it is important to know that the Mister are specifically designed to help in poor visibility conditions. They are a blessing in dense fog, heavy rain or snow. Here comes the golden rule: You can only switch on the fog lights if visibility is less than 50 meters fällt. And how do you recognize that? A rule of thumb is this Distances between the guide posts on the side of the road, usually 50 meters apart. But it's not just about when you can use the foggers; Who.

Turn on fog lights

Fog lights emit a wide, flat light that stays below the fog bank and illuminates the road in front of the car without blinding oncoming traffic. This is crucial because road safety depends on how well road users can see each other. What many people don't know: the use of the in Nebelschlussleuch is even more strictly regulated. These may only be put into operation if visibility is limited under 50 meters falls and only in fog. An important point, because the intense luminosity of the fog light can be very dazzling for vehicles behind it.

Now you may be asking yourself: “And what about the penalties?“Using the fog lights and tail lights incorrectly can be expensive. The road traffic regulations provide for fines for use in inappropriate conditions. Therefore, it is advisable to stick to the rules. In conclusion it can be said that Fog lights and rear lights Aids are to improve visibility in poor conditions. But their benefit depends on compliance with legal requirements.

• Fog light usage:
  • Allowed at: fog, snowfall, rain
  • Significant impairment required
  • Light color: White or light yellow
  • Together with low beam or parking light can be used
• Table of fines:
  • Switch on without significantly impairing visibility: €20
  • ...with danger: €25
  • ...resulting in an accident: €35
• Technical details and regulations:
  • Permitted according to § 52 StVZO: 2 fog lights for multi-lane vehicles
  • On motorcycles: Maximum 1 fog light
  • mounting: Not higher than low beam
  • Adjustments and Freedom from glare must be guaranteed
• Use according to StVO:
  • Switch-on control: Green indicator light with fog symbol
  • Permission according to Section 17 Paragraph 3 StVO: If visibility is significantly impaired due to fog, snowfall, rain
  • Use within town permitted if visibility is impaired accordingly
• Possible combinations:
  • Low beam and fog lights: Wider close field of vision, no reduction in self-glare
  • Parking lights and fog lights: Reduced glare, improved visibility, shorter range - useful in dense fog
• Penalties for misuse:
  • Without obstructing visibility: Fines of €20 to €35 in the event of an accident

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