fog lamp

British

noun

a powerful light for use in foggy conditions, usually positioned low down on the front or rear of a road vehicle

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Grindey said a photo of the crash scene showed a fog lamp, part of Grossman’s passenger light casing, and that Erikson’s vehicle had no such lights.

From Los Angeles Times

At this year's show, the company's unveiled a sci-fi inspired concept car, a two-seater with doors that opened like wings, virtual reality screens on the side windows and a fog lamp that could be detached for use as a flashlight.

From BBC

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