November 26, 2025 - The California Vehicle Code says that flashing lights “are prohibited” on cars with exceptions such as on emergency vehicles or when someone is using their turn signals, so motorists with flashing, holiday lights could be stopped for that.

December 23, 2024 - The California Highway Patrol is advising drivers to refrain from the growing trend of decking their cars out with Christmas lights during the holiday season, noting that such decorations are illegal.

1 month ago - This means that decorative lights, like Christmas lights on your car, are usually not allowed unless it complies with the legal definitions of vehicle lamps. The code also enforces color and placement of lights.

December 19, 2024 - It’s common to see cars decked out in festive holiday lights this time of the year, but according to the California Highway Patrol, having those lights on your car is illegal. “The festive light decorations can mimic an emergency vehicle ...

1 month ago - (Pain In The Pass) >> Christmas lights on cars and trucks have been spotted throughout Southern California this time of the year, but driving with the lights on raises legal questions. The answer is its illegal and California Highway Patrol ...

December 19, 2024 - It’s common to see cars decked out in festive holiday lights this time of the year, but according to the California Highway Patrol, having those lights on your car is illegal. “The festive light decorations can mimic an emergency vehicle ...

December 13, 2024 - For instance, Fast and Furious–style underglow lighting is legal in the state but only if it's not super bright and not red. ... The Malibu Autobahn holiday parade. Decorating your car with lights is not illegal; it's just driving around with ...

December 18, 2024 - They’re festive and colorful. But it’s illegal to drive non-emergency vehicles covered with multi-colored lights, according to the California Highway Patrol.

December 22, 2024 - (Pain In The Pass) >> Christmas lights on cars and trucks have been spotted throughout Southern California, but driving with the lights on raises legal questions. The answer is its illegal and California Highway Patrol will get you, and could ...

One cop said its ok as long as they are not flashing but another cop said if they are on while driving you will be pulled over. ... You can ("can" as in "are physically to") do whatever you wish but as you now know what you can't do is either ...

December 10, 2024 - FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – For the holiday season, some people have been decorating their vehicles with multi-colored lights – but the California Highway Patrol is warning drivers that such festive decorations are actually illegal.

September 9, 2025 - Bright or flashing lights can distract ... like California, Texas, and New York specifically ban the use of neon or colored lights that are not OEM (original equipment)....

Answer (1 of 8): It may or may not be legal where you live and drive - but the rules vary wildly depending on the jurisdiction. Physically - you either need 12 volt lights (hard to find) or you should buy a gadget called an “inverter” (you can find them in many car parts stores) which converts ...

... What color were the lights? If any were red or blue it could be a problem IMO. ... Yes, red lights facing the front and blue lights any were are illegal, White lights in the rear might also be an issue.

November 25, 2024 - In most U.S. states, it is illegal to drive with Christmas lights on your car while on public roads. These decorative lights typically violate vehicle lighting laws that restrict the colors and types of lights that can be displayed on vehicles.

1 month ago - Any vibrant colors, including Christmas lights and LEDs strung on the vehicle, are prohibited. Still, it's important to check with your local Department of Motor Vehicles in your area to confirm the laws in your state.

The use of, or absence of, amber warning lights as authorized in this section shall not serve as the basis for any civil action, a defense to civil action, or establish negligence as a matter of law or negligence per se for comparative fault purposes. Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. California may have more current or accurate information.

December 5, 2022 - While there aren’t any hard-and-fast laws about hanging Christmas lights in your car, it is illegal to impede your visibility while driving and/or distract other drivers in most states.