Topic: Vehicle lights and horn · Nº 718 / 839

Si un vehículo circula bajo una nevada intensa que dificulta la visibilidad, utilizando las luces de niebla, tanto delantera como posterior, ¿actúa correctamente?

A vehicle is driving in heavy snowfall that makes it hard to see, using both the front and the rear fog lights. Is it doing the right thing?

  • ASí, puede utilizar ambas luces.Yes, it may use both lights.
  • BNo, sólo podría utilizar la luz de niebla delantera.No, it could only use the front fog light.
  • CBajo una nevada intensa está prohibido utilizar tanto la luz de niebla delantera como la posterior.In heavy snowfall, using both the front and the rear fog lights is prohibited.
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Correct answer

  • ASí, puede utilizar ambas luces.Yes, it may use both lights.
Explanation

Article 106 of the General Traffic Regulations allows the front fog light in snowfall, and the rear one in especially bad conditions, such as heavy snowfall. In heavy snowfall that makes it hard to see, both may be used.

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