In England it is illegal to have fog lights on unless visibility is poor. What is the rule here? Many cars have these lights on all the time. John Brewin, Auckland.
The police website says fog lamps should be used only when visibility is severely reduced, for example by snow or fog. It is against the law to use fog lamps in clear conditions (day or night) as they can dazzle other road users.
There are legal limits on how many extra lights can be fitted on a vehicle and where, as well as restrictions on cosmetic lighting. The law says your lights must not dazzle, confuse or distract other road users, and sets out how and when you can use some types of vehicle lights.
If you don't get your lights right, not only could your vehicle fail its warrant of fitness, but you could be in for a hefty fine. You can get more information from the Transport Agency website at nzta.govt.nz
A few weeks ago I drove from Auckland down to Wellington. It was a while since I had done this. I drove down SH1 to Taupiri, and then along Highway 1B to Cambridge. I was impressed by the two new roundabouts at Taupiri. Can you tell me the latest state of the play with regard to the four laning of SH1 all the way to Cambridge, and the bypassing of Huntly? Is it intended that the highway will pass to the east of Taupiri Mountain? John Saunders, Northcote.
