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reg 46

Daytime running lights

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46 Daytime running lights

(1)

A pair of daytime running lights may be fitted to a heavy motor vehicle.

(2)

A pair of daytime running lights fitted to a heavy motor vehicle with 4 or more wheels must be fitted with the centre of each light—

(a)

at least 600mm from the centre of the other light; and

(b)

not more than 510mm from the nearer side of the vehicle.

(3)

However, a pair of daytime running lights fitted to a heavy motor vehicle less than 1300mm wide may be fitted with the centre of each light not less than 400mm from the centre of the other light.

(4)

When on, a daytime running light fitted to a heavy motor vehicle must—

(a)

show a white or yellow light visible from the front of the vehicle; and

(b)

not use more than 25W.

Note—

The third edition ADRs only allow white daytime running lights.

(5)

Daytime running lights fitted to a heavy motor vehicle must be wired so they are off when a headlight, other than a headlight being used as a flashing signal, is on.

(6)

In this section—

daytime running lights means lights fitted to the front of a vehicle for improving visibility in the daytime.

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Section 46 — Daytime running lights — Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation (NSW) (New South Wales) — Barrister AI