What is the Difference Between Parking Lights and Brake Lights?

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Parking lights and brake lights differ in brightness, power consumption, wattage, and function. The specific details are as follows: Brightness: Brake lights are brighter than parking lights. Additionally, parking lights and brake lights do not use the same bulb. Brake lights have a larger surface area and stronger light penetration, similar to fog lights. Power Consumption: Parking lights consume very little power (not the same as the light setting before turning on the headlights). They illuminate during nighttime parking to prevent other moving objects from colliding with the car and require manual activation. The method to activate parking lights varies by car manufacturer. Wattage: Brake lights have high wattage and are red in color. They only illuminate when the vehicle is braking and are controlled either by linkage with the brake pedal or automatically by braking force. Function: Parking lights serve as warning lights under conditions where the car is equipped with them. They provide a safety reminder to the surrounding environment, such as other vehicles and pedestrians, when temporarily parked and the engine is off, to indicate the car's position.