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ROAD TRAFFIC (VEHICLE STANDARDS) RULES 2002 - REG 79

79 .         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 mm from the centre of the other light; and

            (b)         not over 510 mm from the nearer side of the vehicle.

        (3)         However, a pair of daytime running lights fitted to a motor vehicle under 1300 mm wide may be fitted with the centre of each light not under 400 mm from the centre of the other light.


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.

        (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.



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