ismith61 Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 On my way home from work Tuesday and got stopped by police at a roadside check. Very nice WPC said to turn off my 'fog lights'...explained that they weren't fogs. She went to get large grumpy traffic cop. We had a chat about placement (equidistant and height above road), he explained to WPC about DRLs and said Thank you sir, off you go. Not so grumpy as I first thought. So, DRLs fine but make sure they comply with regs. Would have hated to take them off as they were a bugger to fit properly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamGTR Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 I'm guessing you're the guy that fitted his DRL's in his fogs and we all told him it looks like his fogs are on? Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabbaranx Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 The new Volvo's have their DRL's in the fog light position and if I didnt have the TRD Fogs I would have them there too. I always wondered how the fuzz would differentiate between the 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gen7nnb Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 The difference should be that fog lights 'project' light, where as DRL's should just illuminate. But I did always wonder about this also. I've been thinking about DRL's for ages but not sure about position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismith61 Posted November 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 I'm guessing you're the guy that fitted his DRL's in his fogs and we all told him it looks like his fogs are on? Lol Nope, not me...mine are above the splitter. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamGTR Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 So wtf is the cops problem then? Idiots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismith61 Posted November 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 The difference should be that fog lights 'project' light, where as DRL's should just illuminate. But I did always wonder about this also. I've been thinking about DRL's for ages but not sure about position. Well there is plenty of advice on here about positioning. I recall someone posted the legal requirements but I just found this if it helps http://assets.dft.gov.uk/publications/dft-information-sheets/daytime-running-lights.pdf The only thing I haven't managed to sort is the dimmingb of the lights with the side lights...I have a tech friend who I am hoping will tell me how it can be done. Mine are fitted above the front splitter and just inside the inward sloping bits of the front bumper. I did try and get a picture but getting a visible picture without the light flash obliterating the picture was difficult...I dont have a camera other than on my phone! So wtf is the cops problem then? Idiots I think they were training...which is why it was refered to the Traffic Police to confirm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsmith79 Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 (edited) So wtf is the cops problem then? Idiots Because not every Cop knows every law inside out, hence why the WPC got a Traffic Cop who know the laws regarding cars better than she did, what is so wrong with that Why are people always so quick to criticise the Poilce for trying to do their job, it really does make me angry (and you wouldn't like me when i'm angry ) A good bit of advice about placement of DLR there though Smith, didn't know about that, cheers Edited November 23, 2012 by rpsmith79 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamGTR Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 You can clearly see the difference between fogs and DRL's, I'm no cop and even I can see that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joecard71 Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 At least you are visible. Wish the Police would concentrate on more serious lightig issues out there. I've lost count of the 'one eyed' monsters on the roads at the moment, how on earth people can drive around with a light out, dodgey indicators relays etc baffles me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsmith79 Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 You can clearly see the difference between fogs and DRL's, I'm no cop and even I can see that one Yes, but you are into your cars, the WPC may have no interest in cars so didn't know the difference, but now she does, so everyone is happy At least you are visible. Wish the Police would concentrate on more serious lightig issues out there. I've lost count of the 'one eyed' monsters on the roads at the moment, how on earth people can drive around with a light out, dodgey indicators relays etc baffles me. Don't forget ill fitting HID's too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex_GTS Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 You can clearly see the difference between fogs and DRL's, I'm no cop and even I can see that one She didn't, but rather than arguing it went and got someone who knew. Don't see how that makes her an idiot. Can't expect everyone to know every aspect of their job, especially when the list of rules and regulations are that long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joecard71 Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 Don't forget ill fitting HID's too Defo! ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devious Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 She didn't, but rather than arguing it went and got someone who knew. Don't see how that makes her an idiot. Can't expect everyone to know every aspect of their job, especially when the list of rules and regulations are that long. +1... I've got a family full of copper and it drives me up the wall, all this police bashing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex_GTS Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 +1... I've got a family full of copper and it drives me up the wall, all this police bashing. You and me both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsmith79 Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 +1... I've got a family full of copper and it drives me up the wall, all this police bashing. You and me both. x3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismith61 Posted November 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 Because not every Cop knows every law inside out, hence why the WPC got a Traffic Cop who know the laws regarding cars better than she did, what is so wrong with that Why are people always so quick to criticise the Poilce for trying to do their job, it really does make me angry (and you wouldn't like me when i'm angry ) A good bit of advice about placement of DLR there though Smith, didn't know about that, cheers I agree...the police get a lot of stick and have to do a hard job with little support. I have to say that although intitially appearing a little on the grumpy side the Traffic Police were actually very good - no sarcasm, just information (and very courteous) x3 x4 ... My Dad was in the Met Police for 30 odd years - its a tough job and not one I would want to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsmith79 Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 As i always say, if you are pleasant to the Police, 9 times out of 10 they are pleasant back, obviously in and profession you will get the odd jobsworth, and if you start kicking off for being stopped they will more than likely try and do you for something I have always been courteous to the Police when stopped and never been booked for anything yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleario Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 The new Volvo's have their DRL's in the fog light position and if I didnt have the TRD Fogs I would have them there too. I always wondered how the fuzz would differentiate between the 2. The p1 and p3 range have an option of having drl fogs but there isn't a fog light switch and switch off when the light switch module is turned making them legal and not projecting any light into the road Infront...I've looked Into doing it with mine but seems to much headache Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamGTR Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 I agree...the police get a lot of stick and have to do a hard job with little support. I have to say that although intitially appearing a little on the grumpy side the Traffic Police were actually very good - no sarcasm, just information (and very courteous) x4 ... My Dad was in the Met Police for 30 odd years - its a tough job and not one I would want to do. Both my uncles are police officers, doesn't change the rest of them though. I am even interested in doing it myself, but still.. that doesn't change the rest of the jobsworths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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