Most motorists understand the major no-nos of parking at pedestrian crossings, taxi ranks, and prohibited double yellow lines. However, there's a less familiar nighttime parking regulation that could have escaped your attention.

Surprisingly, this concerns positioning your vehicle against oncoming traffic during evening hours. Whilst it might appear to be a trivial matter, it actually violates Rule 248 of the Highway Code, and motorists who fail to comply could potentially face a substantial penalty.

Official guidance from Ask the Police explores this regulation in greater detail, clarifying that it only applies if your vehicle isn't parked in a designated space. "You must not park on a road at night facing against the direction of the traffic flow unless in a recognised parking spac

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