Fog Lights, what is the big deal?

[geckoGT]

In some states it is not illegal to drive with fog lights on during clear conditions, I do not want to start a discussion regarding legallity, that has been covered.

What I do want to know is why have peole got such a strong hatred for fog lights? I am referring to factory set ups (55w or less and set lower than low beam) and I am not discussing driving lights (they are normally stronger and set higher and with high beam circuit)

I can not understand how anyone can say that fog lights shine in your eyes. A true fog light is set lower than a low beam, in fact the fog light beam ends in the first half of the low beam and of equivalent wattage to the low beam. I am sorry but any complaint that they shine in the eyes of other motorists, I have one thing to say, impossible!

The way that I see it, they can not shine in the eyes of other motorists and they add a little more visibility on the road, which is a good thing. I have looked at the fog lights of other XR's,SS etc and I do not believe they shine in the eyes of other motorists. My wife agrees with me and also does not see what all the fuss is about.

What is the general opinion here, I don't want to hear "they are called fog lights for a reason" (pointless statement that does prove anything) or "it is illegal", I want to know if peole do think they dazzle other motorists and why it is possible?

I have fog lights and so does my wife, we both drive with them on because of safety. It is not against the law in QLD and I consider any aid to help other motorists to know I am there to be a good thing. I am forever going to accidents at work where at least one person involved says "I just did not see them".

I wonder if it is a fog light envy situation. When more cars come out with them, is it going to be better accepted?