Parking a car at night on unlit roads?

Question

Is it illegal to park on the wrong way on a unlit unclassified road.

i.e do i have to have my rear reflectors showing to on coming cars if so is this road speed related.

Answer 1

See rule 248;

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTra...

Answer 2

yes it is illegal................unless you are parked in a recognised parking space!

Laws:

Road Vehicles (Construction & Use) Regulations 1986 - Regulation 101

Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989 - Regulation 24

Highway Code rule 248

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTra...

Answer 3

Yes you do, see the Highway code

Answer 4

Yes you must park the correct way. Also, if the speed limit is more than 30mph then you must have your sidelights left on at night too.

Answer 5

When parked on any road at night the vehicle must be parked with the flow of traffic, i.e. reflectors showing to rear approaching traffic; also-

if the road is subject to a speed limit over 30 mph you must show lights at night too.

Answer 6

You sure have to.

Answer 7

Yes you do, and your supposed to have dipped headlights on as well.

Answer 8

Yes it would be illegal to have your car facing the wrong way although I have never heard of it being enforced in all my years of driving.