Your dashboard should also have indicators showing which of your car’s lights are currently glowing.
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The symbol for front fog lights is usually green, whereas the the symbol for rear fog lights is normally amber.
Front fog lights are represented with a green light shining left, with a wavy line through the beam.
The rear fog light symbol depicts an amber light pointing right, with the same wavy line through the beam.
The switch can usually be found on a button on the dashboard, on the steering wheel, or next to the dial you use to control your regular lights.
Some people think the fog lights symbol looks like a sideways jellyfish.
If you can’t find the correct symbol or work out how to turn fog lights on, refer to your car’s logbook — it should tell you exactly where to find the switch and how they function for your specific vehicle.
When should you use your fog lights?
Fog lights are for use in fog and heavy mist significantly reducing visibility on the road.
They’re meant to be used when visibility drops below 100m — around the length of a football pitch.
You could risk the safety of yourself or other road users if you do not switch fog lights on in these conditions.
If you are involved in an accident during fog and you don’t have your fog lights on, it could mean that your insurance is invalid.
According to the RAC, you should: “Use your common sense. If the fog is so severe that you’re struggling to see other vehicles, switch on your fog lights.
”But don’t keep switching them off and on again, as this can confuse other drivers.”
Fog lights can usually be found on a button on the dashboard, on the steering wheel, or next to the dial you use to control your regular lights Alamy
Is it ever against the law to use your fog lights?
If you use your fog lights when it isn’t foggy, you could be endangering other road users and potentially breaking the law.
You should never use your fog lights in rain or drizzle — you could be fined by the police if caught doing so.
The Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989 says that it is illegal to use your lights to dazzle drivers coming towards you.
Fog lights are very bright, which means they shouldn’t be used in normal weather.
Switching or leaving your fog lights on when it’s clear, just raining, or in light mist where visibility is greater than 100m, could land you with a fine.
As CEO Peter Wadell of BigWantsYourCar explained: “It’s a common misconception that fog lights must always be on during winter or rainy weather.
“Many drivers don’t know that it is actually illegal to use your fog lights when they are not needed.
“This is because they can do more harm than good, dazzling other drivers and potentially causing other accidents.”
What is the penalty for using fog lights incorrectly?
If you use your fog lights incorrectly, you could be fined £30 at the roadside.
You won’t get penalty points if dealt with in this way.
If you cause an accident or injure somebody, the penalties could be much harsher and include points, bigger fines and even a ban.
How do you turn on your fog lights?
Every car is different, so you’ll need to check your manual to be sure you know how to switch on your fog lights.
But in general you would start by switching your headlights on as usual.
Then locate the fog light symbol, which may be on the indicator stalk with the other light functions.
You may have to rotate the end of the stalk, or flick a switch to the right or left of the steering wheel.
Alternatively, it could be a button to press on your dashboard.
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Whatever the method, you should familiarise yourself with how to turn the lights on before you go out in bad weather.
You also need to make sure you remember to turn them off again when they are no longer necessary.
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