{"id":246881,"date":"2023-11-30T10:48:55","date_gmt":"2023-11-30T10:48:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=246881"},"modified":"2023-11-30T10:48:55","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T10:48:55","slug":"drivers-at-risk-of-fines-for-simple-dashboard-button-mistake-during-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/car-reviews\/drivers-at-risk-of-fines-for-simple-dashboard-button-mistake-during-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Drivers at risk of fines for simple dashboard button mistake during winter"},"content":{"rendered":"

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As the days get shorter, and it’s dark when most people are commuting to and from work, drivers across the UK are searching for ways to stay safe on gloomy roads.<\/p>\n

The obvious solution for many motorists is to turn on their fog lights to help them stay visible to other drivers, but Peter Waddell, motor expert and CEO of BigWantsYourCar.com, has issued a warning to Britons.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a common misconception that fog lights must always be on during winter or rainy weather. However, their misuse, particularly in clear conditions, can result in a \u00a330 fine and points on your licence.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the lead up to Christmas, the last thing any of us want is to have to fork out extra money for a simple mistake like this.\u201d<\/p>\n

Motorists are unsure on the laws regarding fog lights, with many wondering if it is illegal to drive without them – but Peter warned that actually the opposite can occasionally be true.<\/p>\n

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\u201cMany drivers don\u2019t know that it is actually illegal to use your fog lights when they are not needed,\u201d the car expert explained.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is because they can do more harm than good, dazzling other drivers and potentially causing other accidents.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is why we always encourage drivers to only use their fog lights when necessary. When visibility drops below 100 metres – roughly the size of a football pitch – failing to use your fog lights can be incredibly dangerous.<\/p>\n

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