Daylight Running Lights.

If they are only DRLs and form no other function, they should be wired to come on automatically when the ignition/engine comes on and switch off when headlights are turned on.

NSW Legislation is

Road Transport (Veh Registration) Regulation.

Division 4 Daytime running lights

94 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.

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 subclause (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.


Tim

I just turn my headlights on so very simple

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Well my VW has DRL.s and I wouldnt be without them. Wakes up all the w**kers who dont use their rear view mirrors.
Nine are LED and the headlights are always on auto so I dont worry about them.

Far better to be seen then not.

Canada for one country has a rule that sidelights are on permanently.

Perfectly sensible.

And as for w**ker lights they and their owner should be put off the road.

DRLS must as said above be fitted close to the edges of the vehicle NOT grouped in the centre or above the bonnet line.