Neon underglow lighting laws exist to help keep the highways safe, and drivers free from distractions that may lead to hazardous driving conditions or situations that disturb the peace. For safety or other emergency reasons, the laws generally restrict the color and type of neon accent lights a driver may add to a car.

Is underglow legal?

California law allows additional aftermarket vehicle lighting which includes neon underglow. In California neon underglow is legal, as long as you follow these restrictions: Red color may not be visible from the front of the car. ... All aftermarket lights must not be installed within 12 inches of vehicle's required lights.

Can you get pulled over for underglow?

Flashing neon underglow is in almost all cases illegal and will sooner or later cause you a lot of trouble with law enforcement, so avoid it at all costs.