Weather and visibilityQuestion 333 of 424

When must your sidelights and rear number plate lights be lit?

  1. Between sunset and sunrise
  2. Only after midnight
  3. Only on unlit roads
  4. Only when it rains
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Correct answer: Between sunset and sunrise

These lights must be on between sunset and sunrise.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), General rules, techniques and advice for all drivers and riders (103 to 158), Rule 113

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026