Is It Illegal to Have Blue Neon Lights Under Your Car While Driving?

Neon lights are highly popular with car enthusiasts because it can make the vehicle appear to "float" at night. Before installing any neon lights, consult local law enforcement because certain colors are sometimes banned.

Identification

Blue neon lights are illegal in nearly every jurisdiction because blue and red are standard emergency lights for ambulances and police officers, according to FindLaw.

Effects

If you have blue neon lights, or any other illegal neon light, you will probably receive a traffic ticket -- a misdemeanor of the lowest form. You might only get a "fix-it" ticket, where the violation is removed from your record after you remove the lights and have an officer sign your ticket to indicate the infraction has been corrected.

Potential

If you do not remove the lights and gain acknowledgment from an officer that they have been removed, you could face additional fines and the violation will likely go on your driving record.

References

• De-Lux Cycle Lights: Laws on Lighting of Motor Vehicles
• FindLaw: Are Neon or "Underglow" Car Lights Legal?

Resources

• FindLaw: Unlawful Vehicle Modifications