Driving with parking lights only.

[Guest dlstewart01]

For the LEOs, is it illegal to drive in Tennessee's with parking lights on only.

I believe it is but I can't find the law. One of my sheriff buddies told me it was a few years back???

Thanks,

Don

Edited October 25, 2009 by dlstewart01

[TripleDigitRide]

If so, that would be a new one to me. Then again, I'm no LEO.

I'm pretty sure some vehicles (I know some semi's do) have automatic driving lights, so not sure how it could be against the law.

Edited October 25, 2009 by TripleDigitRide

[Motasyco]

It should be illegal to drive with just parking lights after dark. During the day, it doesn't seem like it would matter much. I've lived in quite a few different states and I've heard this before. I suspect it has something to do with the dimwits that only turn on their parking lights at dusk. I know we've all seen them. If you're turning on your lights, why not go all out and turn them all on. It certainly makes you more visible. Being seen is just as important as seeing. I've actually heard people say that they don't use their headlights any more than needed to save electricity.

I know this isn't the definitive response you're looking for but there is some logic to the concept.

[Mike.357]

they use the parking lights cause it looks cool. Well at least to them it does.

[Guest c.a.s.]

People who only use parking lights piss me off. It complicates night driving training a hell of a lot.

[Cherokee Slim]

The law requires lights on 30 minutes after sundown. Doesn't say anything about parking lights. If I saw somebody driving with parking lights after dark I would always stop them, assuming they were impaired.

http://www.state.tn.us/safety/dlhandbook/DL_StudyGuide2007.pdf (Page 20)

Cherokee Slim

Edited October 25, 2009 by Cherokee Slim

[Guest ArmyVeteran37214]

I see this exact thing happen all the time in Nashville. I hate when people drive with parking lights on only. Most of the time I see it happen on Bell Rd. in Antioch.