Aerial or light

[Zeddi]

Can anyone shed some light on what is the purpose off this light aerial can it be removed i no it twist off but theirs a bulb in it..

 

What is the purpose off it exactly 

[forkingabout]

There used for parking assistance - its a Japanese thing as parking in spaces is extremely difficult over in Japan. 

[Zeddi]

And how would this help its just looks out off line..

[Paulscarbs]

30 minutes ago, Zeddi said:

Can anyone shed some light on what is the purpose off this light aerial can it be removed i no it twist off but theirs a bulb in it..

 

What is the purpose off it exactly 

It's a proximity sensor. Stops the driver from kerbing the vehicle.

[forkingabout]

18 minutes ago, Zeddi said:

And how would this help its just looks out off line..

There known as Japanese parking poles.

Meant to assist the driver with parallel parking in very tight spaces as found in Japan.

I've only ever seen them fitted to Japanese imports.