46Daytime running lights

46 Daytime running lights

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.