National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation – Vehicle Standards) Regulations 2006
85Daytime running lights
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85 Daytime running lights
(1) A pair of daytime running lights may be fitted to a motor vehicle. (2) A pair of daytime running lights fitted to a vehicle with 4 or more wheels must be fitted with the centre of each light: (a) at least 600 millimetres from the centre of the other light; and (b) not over 510 millimetres from the nearer side of the vehicle. (3) However, a pair of daytime running lights fitted to a motor vehicle under 1300 millimetres wide may be fitted with the centre of each light not under 400 millimetres from the centre of the other light.
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Location of daytime running lights on a vehicle
(4) When on, a daytime running light must: (a) show a white or yellow light visible from the front of the vehicle; and (b) not use over 25 watts power.
Note: The third edition ADRs only allow white daytime running lights.
(5) Daytime running lights must be wired so they are off when a headlight, except a headlight being used as a flashing signal, is on. (6) For subrule (3), the width of a vehicle is measured disregarding any anti‑skid device mounted on wheels, central tyre inflation systems, lights, mirrors, reflectors, signalling devices and tyre pressure gauges.