You are parking on a two-way road at night. The speed limit is 40 mph. You should park on the _________.

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PARKING AT NIGHT

Parking in general may be a problem for many people, with many councils making what should be a simple task difficult. Of course, we must all follow the parking rules and regulations established by our local councils, but parking at night might become a problem with the police if certain laws are not followed. Although the rules for parking at night must be followed, many car and van owners fail to do so to some extent because the police are frequently lenient with regard to residential parking, provided that a vehicle is not parked dangerously or poses a potential hazard to other road users or pedestrians.
Vehicles that do not comply with the Highway Code when parking at night face a non-endorsable Penalty charge Notice from the police.


PARKING AT NIGHT ON A 30 MPH ROAD

Cars or goods vehicles weighing less than 1525 kg unladen weight are allowed to park at night on a 30 mph road without leaving lights or parking lights on. Except in a parking bay, you must not park against the traffic flow. Vehicles must also be parked at least 10 metres (32 feet) away from any junction and parallel to the kerb.


PARKING AT NIGHT ON A 40 MPH ROAD

- Parking at night on any road or lay-by greater than 30 mph speed limit must display parking lights and must not park against the traffic flow.

- Other vehicles and trailers, and all vehicles with projecting loads, MUST NOT be left on a road at night without lights.

- Parking at night on the right hand side of the road against the traffic flow is not permitted except on a one-way-street.