Little-known Highway Code parking rule 'nobody thinks about' has £1,000 fine

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Drivers throughout the UK are being cautioned about an obscure Highway Code regulation that could result in a substantial penalty, simply due to how they position their vehicle overnight. The Highway Code states that it's against the law to park facing against traffic flow during darkness, except when in a designated parking space. ‌

The rationale concerns visibility: headlamps are engineered to reflect from a vehicle's rear, not its front. When positioned incorrectly, cars become more difficult to detect, heightening accident risk. ‌

Ian Lowe, road safety specialist at GM Direct Hire , said: "Most drivers don't think twice about which way they leave their car, but the Highway Code is clear: parking the wrong way at night is a safety hazard. Headlights don't illuminate th