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When parking on the road in this situation, are you obliged to switch on the position lights or parking lights?

When parking on the road in this situation, are you obliged to switch on the position lights or parking lights?

Description

Art. 52 para. 1 of the Act of 20 June 1997 – Road Traffic Act (Journal of Laws of 2012, item 1137, as amended).
Explanation

Correct answer: Yes

The photo shows a vehicle parked on the shoulder of the road in conditions of insufficient visibility (dusk), in an unlit place. In such a situation, according to Art. 52 para. 1 of the Road Traffic Act, you are obliged to turn on the sidelights or parking lights to ensure the vehicle is visible to other road users and to avoid a rear-end collision.