With a few inquiries to the legality of DRL (daytime running lights) in relation to the ADR, we have done a bit of digging to find the below information. Current as of 10th December 2019. Please note that the regulation can be subject to change at any time and can be found through the following link: https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/pdf/inforce/current/sl-2013-0076
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 mean lights fitted to the front of a vehicle for improving visibility in the daytime.
Parking Lights
(1) A heavy motor vehicle with 4 or more wheels built after June 1953 must be fitted with a pair of parking lights.
(2) A pair of parking lights fitted to a heavy motor vehicle 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 parking 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 parking light fitted to a heavy motor vehicle must—
(a) show a white or yellow light visible 200m from the front of the vehicle, and
(b) not use more than 7W.
(5) A parking light fitted to a heavy motor vehicle built after 1969 must be wired so the parking light is on when a headlight on the vehicle is on.
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