On Mon, 16 Jul 2001, Darner wrote: > Just a side comment: some cities used to have regulations requiring that > lights be on when the car was parked overnight - hence, "parking lights". > People who didn't live in those cities had no idea what the hell the term > even meant. I found out when visiting relatives in Milwaukee about 45 years > ago. They no longer have the requirement; I don't know if any place else > does today in the States, but I've read that at lest some European cities > still call for these to be illuminated all night when PARKED. Must make for > fun when it gets cold and batteries are weak... > Ron
That's why you'll see cars in europe with only the side marker and rear light on the side facing the street on when they leave their parking lights on. I still bet it's a boon for battery manufacturers though!! :) _____________ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org
