A specialized rear lighting element that emits a bright red beam, significantly more intense than standard tail lights. It cuts through dense fog, heavy rain, or snow to warn approaching drivers of the vehicle's position. European regulations often mandate at least one rear fog lamp.
Heard on the job
The customer failed inspection because the rear fog lamp switch isn't illuminating the dash indicator.
Also heard as
- rear fog light
Do not mix it up with
- Fog light: Fog lamps typically refer to the bright red rearward lights, while fog lights usually refer to the forward-facing auxiliary lights.