C-class cornering lights - UK police not happy

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wychwoods - 12 Nov 2005 16:10 GMT

I have C200K Estate, 2005 UK model with bi-xenon headlamps and the
cornering light function which activates the appropriate fog-lamp when
cornering at slow speeds. Twice now, Mr Plod has stopped me and asked
why I have one fog lamp switched on after they saw me driving slowly
around a corner.

I explain how the function works and that the car is UK spec. No
tickets issued yet (!), but a comment from one of them about him
"having to check the construction and use regulations".

Any thoughts? Are these fog-lamp cornering lights actually illegal in
the UK? Why does Mercedes provide this option for UK use?

Thanks,
Wychwoods

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Juergen . - 12 Nov 2005 17:55 GMT

> I have C200K Estate, 2005 UK model with bi-xenon headlamps and the
> cornering light function which activates the appropriate fog-lamp when
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> tickets issued yet (!), but a comment from one of them about him
> "having to check the construction and use regulations".

Yes, HE has to know the regulations - that is part of
his job: he gets paid for knowing.

> Any thoughts? Are these fog-lamp cornering lights actually illegal in
> the UK? Why does Mercedes provide this option for UK use?

Perfecty legal:
ECE regulation 119, in effect since April 6th this year,
that is more than hlf a year...

See also e.g. the English section at page 2 of
http://dynaview.hella-online.com/download/Corneringlight.pdf

Juergen

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Juergen . - 12 Nov 2005 18:16 GMT

> that is more than hlf a year...

I buy an _a_ to make it
that is more than half a year...

Juergen

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wychwoods - 12 Nov 2005 21:34 GMT

Juergen,
Thanks - that is really useful. I will be carrying a copy of the Hella
leaflet in the car in future to show Mr Plod when challenged.
Cheers,
Wychwoods

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