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Dear Scott,

New law in force this month

What is it?

New European law states that all new cars from February 2011 must be fitted with Daytime Running Lights.

Daytime Running Lights - What are they?

Daytime Running Lights (DRLs), are extra lights fitted to a vehicle to improve its visibility in daylight hours.

Tell me more about this

Why should I fit DRLs?

With DRLs fitted to your vehicle, studies show:


Other road users are more likely to see you coming
Pedestrian casualties are reduced during daylight
Accidents with other vehicles are reduced

Plus they give your car a modern looking style.

What do I need to do?

Nothing if you are buying a new car because it will already have the new lights fitted. Although not a legal requirement, many drivers of older cars who value the safety and style benefits of DRLs are fitting them too.

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I think Daytime Running Lights are pants and in your face! ...not needed in my opinion

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DRL's look rubbish if used on anything but Audi's in my opinion.

Seen a few of them on chav-mobiles, and even seen some on clapped out saloon/people carriers

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Because fog lights give a different beam pattern to DRLs.

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Yes I understand this... but surely if they are highlighting the issues with people "not seeing you". This cannot be a fault if fogs are on during the day time. This way they have no excuse.

In the Silver focus the fogs are huge so can't get away with it. The they are smaller and round so kind of get away with decorative feature. I might change the bulbs for white/blue shaded ones so they look like day running lights.