DGT with Guardia Civil keeps enforcing the rule that many motorcyclists struggle with

Given the maxim of "see and be seen," there are some important exceptions when, in reality, what we want is to take it to the extreme.

But the truth is that not everything goes and DGT is clear about it, with rules that apply to your motorcycle's lighting.

So, when you think that by using any light other road users will see you better, maybe that's true... but it's not always allowed.

You can get fined for doing this

Many motorcyclists can be seen, in the middle of summer, with bright sun and perfectvisibility, riding with the fog lights on

Under these conditions and logically, it's not necessary to use these lights that are so useful on rainy days or in dense fog.

It's precisely at those times when you must use your motorcycle's fog light because, if you don't, a fine will be inevitable.

If we turn the situation around, that is, what was mentioned about riding your motorcycle in the middle of summer and with perfect visibility, the situation changes.

Because in that case the driver is prohibited from turning on the fog lights, with the resulting fine from the Guardia Civil de Tráfico.

The rule states: it's only mandatory in very unfavorable visibility conditions; doing otherwise is grounds for a penalty.

Visibility? Yes, but under control

This reminds us of what was already said, that "not everything goes"; it seems appropriate under certain circumstances, but not always and not without control.

Increasing visibility shouldn't conflict with other aspects, such as those affecting emergency vehicles, security, etc.

For example, it's very likely that you've come across a truck that, when hauling long trailers, installs flashing lights on it.

What it's trying to indicate is that it's moving at low speed on a ramp, for example, although in reality those lights never stop flashing, not even going downhill...

The conclusion is clear: lights with flashes, or like a siren, priority or emergency, shouldn't be installed on a truck. Their use isn't allowed.

However, the fog light can be part of the vehicle's equipment, but its use is restricted to the adverse conditions mentioned above.

The same thing happens with your motorcycle: others will see you better in their rearview mirrors, but if you use them inappropriately... you already know what's coming. You won't be the first.