Thread: Evil genius wanted.

You could always pull over and let the bad man pass, just like tailgaters, you pull over, they pass and all is happy







.......then follow them and make with the roadrage

Originally Posted by rovercare

You could always pull over and let the bad man pass, just like tailgaters, you pull over, they pass and all is happy







.......then follow them and make with the roadrage

Thats the go.... Have done it for years with some interesting results I may add

Originally Posted by Rangier Rover

Thats the go.... Have done it for years with some interesting results I may add

Hehe, nothing like getting out and having a go at someone who thinks they are tough, funny how tough they are when you have a go at them

2 observations I have made.

1) Running fog lights at times other than those of low visability is illegal in most, if not all states. Funny thing is, most mornings, I see a D2a on my way to work, parkers & front fog lights on, regardless of the conditions.

2) It would appear that my original suggestion of misting oil towards the offending lights, seems to be the best, all round, slightly less illegal, option.

Ever seen what happens if 50 odd mil of brake fluid is dumped down the intake

Originally Posted by Brian Hjelm

The regulations regarding the use of fog lights in Qld. is quite clear. Have a search for fog lights in the Transport Operations Road User Manual in www.legislation.qld.gov.au

Not to be used other than in conditions of poor visibility, not to be used in conjunction with headlights, must be wired through and used in conjunction with side lights.

Sorry, Disco44, there is no restriction on wattage. However really bright ones would be a negative owing to the amount of light being scattered by droplets of moisture in fog. My Perlux 200T's from the USA are 100 watts.

The yellow lens is a French affectation. Fog lights in Oz are not required to be yellow.

If you are really bothered by bright lights following and want to get the message across, fit Unity aimable spotlights. These can be moved and directed from the driver's seat and put right in the eyes of the following driver. See UNITY HAS THE RIGHT LIGHT

Thanks Brian I was not aware that wattage was no longer specified.
Below is a copy & paste of the regulations..they are quite clear.I thinks they would be general to most other states
My experience with driving in fog is that higher wattage is not as effective as the lower wattage..I have tried both 100W and 55w but only in yellow.

A pair of fog lamps, showing a beam of white or yellow light, may
be fitted to the front of a motor vehicle with the centres no higher
than the top of the dipped beam headlamp and not less than 250
mm above the ground.
The lamps must be mounted symmetrically (same position on
both sides of the vehicle) and not less than 600mm apart.
Fog lamps must be capable of being switched on and off
independently of any headlamps but must only be able to be
switched on when the parking lamps are on.
Fog lamps must not be used except in fog or mist or under other
atmospheric conditions which restrict visibility.


A considerable number of vehicles can be observed at night with fog
lamps operating where general atmospheric conditions do not require
these lamps to be operating. As such, they are not being used for what
they are designed for and permitted in legislation. The task of
apprehending drivers who disobey the road rules is the sole responsibility
of the Queensland Police Service (QPS). Inappropriate use of fog lamps
could consequently attract attention and the issue of infringement notices
from officers of the QPS.

Fog lamps are intended to improve the illumination of the road in
conditions of fog, snowfall, rainstorms or dust clouds.
The ADRs do not specify the maximum wattage of bulbs used in fog
lamps but are required to be so designed to provide illumination with
limited dazzle. There is no restriction in Queensland legislation as to
where fog lamps can be used, for example built up areas.

Originally Posted by Basil135

1) Running fog lights at times other than those of low visability is illegal in most, if not all states. Funny thing is, most mornings, I see a D2a on my way to work, parkers & front fog lights on, regardless of the conditions.

the funny part is finding anyone who turns thier lights on when its foggy!

just occurred to me that the true evil genius, Sir Blknight is going to contribute sooner or later with a suggestion involving manipulating the situation so that the offending driver gets to impale the front of his car on your shed-class landrover's towbar, which will have the following implications

1: the offenders car will need to be towed
2: #1 requires the police to be notified
3: offender gets charged with a variety of offences..... because face it, a skateboard can outbrake a series LR.........