The duty to turn on lights applies only at night; there is never a case where lights must be used during the daytime.

灯火をつける義務があるのは夜間だけで、昼間につけなければならない場合はまったくない。

This statement is FALSE

Explanation

Article 52(1) states that in cases specified by Cabinet Order, the same duty applies outside night hours, so lights can also be required in the daytime.

Original text

前照灯、車幅灯、尾灯その他の灯火をつけなければならない。政令で定める場合においては、夜間以外の時間にあつても、同様とする。

Source: Road Traffic Act — 道路交通法第五十二条（車両等の灯火） · Act No.105 of 1960

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The duty to turn on lights applies only at night; there is never a case where lights must be used during the daytime.

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