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Parking Lights (Sidelights)

Parking lights are low-power front and rear lights used to mark a parked or slowly moving car.

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What is Parking Lights (Sidelights)?

Some cars can light only the traffic side when parked. They use much less power than headlights. Rules on when they must be used differ between countries. They are also called position lamps. Daytime running lights are a separate function, though some lamps combine both.

How it works

Small front and rear lamps light at low brightness.

Why it matters for your car

Leaving them on for long periods can drain the battery. Check local rules about parking with lights on.

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