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No.
During the day, when a driver decides to park their vehicle in a built-up road section, whether on the hard shoulder or in an area intended for parking, it is generally not necessary to leave any light on. This is because, during daylight hours, visibility is usually sufficient and natural lighting conditions are adequate for other road users to identify and clearly see the parked vehicle. Sidelights and parking lights are lighting devices intended mainly to improve a vehicle's visibility in low-light situations or adverse weather conditions, such as at night, in rain, fog or snow. Their purpose is to make the vehicle more visible and reduce the risk of accidental collisions.
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Yes, the sidelights, but only when no other vehicles are parked.
Yes, the hazard warning lights must be left on.
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