When are parking lights allowed to be used?

Parking lights are intended to be used primarily when a vehicle is parked and not in motion. These lights help to increase the visibility of a parked vehicle, especially in low-light conditions, thereby enhancing safety for other drivers and pedestrians.

Using parking lights while driving can actually be misleading and confusing for other road users, as they do not indicate that the vehicle is functioning as a part of moving traffic. Parking lights are not designed to be used as a replacement for headlights at night, which are essential for safe driving conditions. Similarly, in poor weather conditions, headlights are necessary to improve visibility for both the driver and other vehicles on the road, while parking lights alone would not serve this purpose effectively. Therefore, the correct usage of parking lights is when the vehicle is stationary and parked.