When should you leave parking lights on?
When your car is static, with your sidelights switched on, these become your parking lights. The highway code says that these must be displayed when parked on a road or a lay-by on a road with a speed limit greater than 30 mph (48 km/h).
Is it legal to leave your side lights on when parking at night?
If a road operates a speed limit greater than 30mph, under The Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989 you’re legally required to leave on your sidelights when parking on it at night. The best thing to do is to avoid parking on these roads altogether, finding an alternative spot where possible.
What are the rules for parking at night?
3. Parking at night (248 to 252) You MUST NOT park on a road at night facing against the direction of the traffic flow unless in a recognised parking space. All vehicles MUST display parking lights when parked on a road or a lay-by on a road with a speed limit greater than 30 mph (48 km/h).
Is it safe to Park on the road at night?
Other vehicles and trailers, and all vehicles with projecting loads, MUST NOT be left on a road at night without lights. Parking in fog . It is especially dangerous to park on the road in fog. If it is unavoidable, leave your parking lights or sidelights on. Parking on hills. If you park on a hill you should
When does a car have to have a parking light?
According to the Highway Code (section 249) all vehicles are required to display parking lights when parked on a road or a lay-by with a speed limit greater than 30mph. This makes it impractical to park on faster roads at night for extended periods, as leaving parking lights on for too long is likely to drain the car’s battery.
If a road operates a speed limit greater than 30mph, under The Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989 you’re legally required to leave on your sidelights when parking on it at night. The best thing to do is to avoid parking on these roads altogether, finding an alternative spot where possible.
3. Parking at night (248 to 252) You MUST NOT park on a road at night facing against the direction of the traffic flow unless in a recognised parking space. All vehicles MUST display parking lights when parked on a road or a lay-by on a road with a speed limit greater than 30 mph (48 km/h).
When do you need to have a parking light?
All vehicles MUST display parking lights when parked on a road or a lay-by on a road with a speed limit greater than 30 mph (48 km/h).
Other vehicles and trailers, and all vehicles with projecting loads, MUST NOT be left on a road at night without lights. Parking in fog . It is especially dangerous to park on the road in fog. If it is unavoidable, leave your parking lights or sidelights on. Parking on hills. If you park on a hill you should