Collection: Front Fog Lamps (60)

Truckstop Group stocks replacement front fog lamps for HGVs and commercial vehicles. A blown or damaged front fog lamp is both a legal requirement to repair and a practical safety issue in low-visibility driving conditions. Our range covers halogen and LED fog lamp units for the main HGV makes. Available for next-day UK mainland delivery or collection from our Midlands branches.

Front fog lamps on HGVs: requirements and replacement

Front fog lamps on HGVs are governed by the Road Vehicles (Lighting) Regulations 1989. A vehicle may be fitted with one or two front fog lamps. Where fitted, fog lamps must be in working order to comply with lighting regulations, and their use is restricted to conditions of seriously reduced visibility. A non-functioning front fog lamp on a vehicle that is fitted with them is a roadworthiness defect at DVSA annual test.

On modern HGVs, front fog lamps are increasingly integrated into the front bumper or lower cab section rather than fitted as separate auxiliary units. This means replacement sometimes involves the wider bumper or bracket assembly as well as the lamp unit. Confirm whether the lamp unit itself is the replaceable component or whether a bracket or housing is also needed.

LED fog lamps are more durable than halogen units in commercial vehicle use — the absence of a filament removes the most common failure mode. LED units also produce more consistent light output across their service life. Where a direct LED replacement is available for the halogen unit on your truck, it is a worthwhile upgrade rather than a like-for-like halogen swap.

Fog lamp ECE approval markings are required for road use. A fog lamp without a valid ECE approval mark (typically ECE R19 for front fog lamps) is not legal for use on UK roads. Check the approval marking on any replacement lamp before fitting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a failed front fog lamp an annual test failure?

If the vehicle is fitted with front fog lamps that are not functioning, this is a minor defect at DVSA annual test. The lamps must be in working order where fitted. A lamp that is completely missing from a vehicle equipped with a mounting position but no lamp fitted may also be noted depending on the vehicle's original specification.

How do I identify the correct fog lamp for my truck?

Fog lamp fitment varies by make, model, year, and cab specification. Many modern HGV fog lamps are specific to the bumper design of a particular model generation. Provide the make, model, year, and whether the lamp is a driver's side or passenger side unit. Where possible, use the OE part number from the existing lamp.

Can I replace a halogen front fog lamp with an LED unit?

In most cases yes, provided the replacement LED unit carries the correct ECE approval marking for a front fog lamp (ECE R19). LED replacement units are available for many common HGV fog lamp positions and are a direct swap for the halogen unit. Confirm the ECE approval before purchasing.

What ECE approval does a front fog lamp need?

Front fog lamps for road use on UK vehicles require ECE Regulation 19 approval, marked as ECE R19 on the lamp body. This approval confirms the lamp meets the beam pattern and intensity requirements for a compliant front fog lamp. A lamp without this marking is not approved for road use.