(UK, law, automotive) A time period during which all motor vehicles on unlit public roads must have their headlights switched on.
(UK, law, automotive) A time period during which all motor vehicles on unlit public roads must have their headlights switched on.
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A bright light, with a lens and reflector, on the front of a motor vehicle (or originally a ship or train), designed to illuminate the road when driving at night; normally one of a pair.
(US) A period when traffic is light.
(UK, Ireland) A form of hunting at night, during which bright lights or lamps are used to dazzle the hunted animal or to attract insects for capture.
(UK, colloquial) A car cigarette lighter.
(UK) The time when customers in a public house should finish consuming their drinks, before closing time.