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!! :)


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