lighting-up time

British  

noun

1. the time when vehicles are required by law to have their lights switched on

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lighting-up time

You might light a lamp," Philippa directed, "but don't draw the blinds until lighting-up time.

From The Zeppelin's Passenger by E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim

After our late luncheon we ran back from Hitchin to London, but, not arriving before lighting-up time, we had to turn on the head-lights beyond Barnet.

From The Count's Chauffeur by William Le Queux

And almost by lighting-up time they were shoulder to shoulder on the road once more.

From The Crime Doctor by Ernest William Hornung

Sick brethren were freely permitted to borrow books for their solace, but such books were returned to the library nightly, at lighting-up time.

From Old English Libraries by Ernest Albert Savage

She was always loth to return, but Aunt Harriet was extremely particular that they must be home before lighting-up time, and would point remorselessly to the small clock that hung facing the seat.

From The Luckiest Girl in the School by Angela Brazil

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