While I can't speak to the second question (shining through reflector) I can address the first question - the LED panels are extremely bright! I had a chance to see that when I was up at VLED's last week with my son's Audi. Good stuff. :29:
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I'm fairly certain you guys are safe....I've never heard of anyone being cited for a "fog light switch color" violation LOL 
Especially since, to see the switch he'd have to be in your lap :gasp: LOL!I agree. If there's a cop inside my car where he can see my fog light switch color, I've likely got much bigger problems.
You just love busting my balls don't you Jogo? My little brother was like this when he was 10 years old...had a comment for everything....
I was responding to Budaru's comment If there's a cop inside my car where he can see my fog light switch color, I've likely got much bigger problems. and my reply was tongue in cheek.
You need a nap
Sorry, but you are wrong. This is not illegal, nor will it cause any legal issues. Yes, I am certain
Actually, I think what you meant is Daytime Running Lights...and you're correct Jogo, those are mandatory in Canada
Many, but not all, modern vehicles that have a rear fog light option in non-North American countries are pre-wired for the option. I believe this is because it's less expensive to create one master wiring harness for the world, then just plug in the needed items for each of the respective markets. Pretty much any modern BMW or Audi has this pre-wiring and only requires the European headlight switch to become operational. I've owned a couple of VW's (99 and later) where the Euro switch and one wire were all that was needed to get rear fogs working.
I've also lived in states which require annual or initial vehicle inspections. In those locations, based on my personal experience, the inspectors check to ensure that you have all of the required safety equipment, but they do not penalize you for additional items (fog lights, driving lights, horn, etc) provided the stock, required items are present. In some states, even emission controls are checked to ensure they are present. I speak with confidence when I say that adding a rear fog light, stock or aftermarket, will not invalidate an inspection so long as it has an on/off switch. The exception would be for accessory items which are poorly installed and/or cause a legitimate safety hazzard to other motorists.
While a law enforcement officer might stop a car with an operating rear fog lamp, possibly thinking it's a brake lamp and the other side is burnt out, a quick explaination will get you back on the road without a ticket. If you have a suspended license, or warrants for your arrest, you may not want to use a rear fog lamp, to minimize your potential contact with the po-po. Again, based on my experience, folks with those conditions display plenty of other reasons for a traffic stop and likely don't know what a rear fog lamp is
To be clear, I never said they were mandatory...only that they are not illegal. Someone else is the expert around here
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