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.
Is it possible to switch on parking lights on any side?
It is also not possible to individually switch on parking lights on any one side in newer cars. The exact location of the parking lights varies from car to car. • In most vehicles though, they maintain their traditional position, i.e., at the outer side of the headlights.
Why are parking lights always on at night?
Therefore, it became absolutely essential to keep the parking lights of one’s car switched on whenever it was parked on the side of a narrow road at night, so as to ensure that it was visible to other drivers passing by. During those days, the wiring of the parking lights, also known as sidelights, was independent of the headlamps of the car.
Can a car be parked on the road at night?
It’s important to note the Highway Code also states that you must not park on a road at night facing against the direction of the traffic flow, unless the car is within a recognised parking space. The Highway Code also advises motorists to avoid parking on the road in fog unless it’s unavoidable, and to leave parking lights on in this situation.
Therefore, it became absolutely essential to keep the parking lights of one’s car switched on whenever it was parked on the side of a narrow road at night, so as to ensure that it was visible to other drivers passing by. During those days, the wiring of the parking lights, also known as sidelights, was independent of the headlamps of the car.
Why do the parking lights stay on when you turn off the key?
Parking lights stay on, even when switched off, key removed from ignition and doors locked. Battery has drained several times. Currently must rotate light switch back and forth between Auto and Off positions, until I hear relay click off. Extremely annoying and may cause stranding with a dead battery.
Can a car have parking lights on only one side?
It was also possible to switch on the sidelights or parking lights on only one side of the car. Any car manufactured in or after the ’70s has common wiring for its headlights and parking lights. It is also not possible to individually switch on parking lights on any one side in newer cars.
Why do my park lights stay on after I Turn Off the motor?
My park lights stay on after I shut off motor and park. It drained my battery and while recharging I heard a noise in the under hood fuse panel. I pulled out the fuse that was vibrating and the light went out but after placing the fuse back in the park lights refused to go out. So now I can not park the truck without pulling the fuse.