23/07/2022
10 MOST MISUNDERSTOOD ROAD RULES
#6 USING HEADLIGHTS AND FOG LIGHTS
High Beam:
A driver must not use their headlights on high beam if travelling
➡️ less than 200m behind a vehicle travelling in the same direction
➡️ less than 200m from an oncoming vehicle
Must not dazzle:
A driver must not use any light fitted to their vehicle that may dazzle another road user.
Fog lights:
A driver is only permitted to use fog lights if driving in fog, mist or other atmospheric condition that restricts visibility.
Spot lights:
A driver may only use a spot or search light if:
➡️ the vehicle is stationary and the light is being used for making adjustments or repairs to a vehicle. The light must not be projected more than six metres.
➡️ The light is used temporarily to read a house umber or notice board.
Lights:
When driving at night, or in conditions where there is insufficient daylight to render a person dressed in dark clothing discernible at a distance of 100m, a driver’s vehicle must have clearly visible:
➡️ headlights
➡️ tail lights
➡️ number plate lights
➡️ clearance lights and side marker lights if they are fitted to the vehicle.
It is recommended that in some daytime situations driving with the vehicle’s headlights on can improve the likelihood of being seen by other road users.
