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Originally Posted by dave in australia
Some Australian states also had parking light laws which meant that extra lights were fitted to the front mudguards(fenders). In Victoria, the tail light had to be externally switchable if a separate light was not fitted. This switch was often mounted on the rear RH mudguard(fender).
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That was so to ensure that the driver knew the light was working. If it was all done from inside the car, the driver would be unaware that the light wasn't working and with only one tail light in those days, the back of the car would be unlit