Thinking about underglow for your car in Arizona? Here is what the law says, and how to run it legally. Ready to install? See our RGBIC underglow kit and the install guide.

Is Underglow Legal in Arizona? (2026 Guide)

Two rules are nearly universal across the US: no red light shown to the front and no blue underglow (both reserved for emergency vehicles), and no flashing, rotating, or strobing while driving. Beyond that, states differ. Here is how Arizona handles it.

Underglow rules in Arizona

• Colors: No red, or red-and-blue, light or lens visible from directly in front of the vehicle. Front-visible light should be amber or white, rear amber or red.
• No flashing: Flashing lights are generally prohibited except for statutory exceptions.
• Brightness: A lamp over 300 candlepower must be aimed so its beam does not strike the road beyond 75 feet.
• Driving vs parked: Usable while driving if compliant.

Underglow while parked or on private property

These laws generally govern vehicles on a public road or highway, so on genuinely private property, a private lot, driveway, car show, or off-road, underglow use is usually far less restricted. It is not a blanket "legal when parked" rule, though. A car parked on a public street is usually still treated as being on the highway, so the color limits (no red or blue to the front) still apply, and red or blue lighting can trigger separate police-impersonation laws regardless of whether the car is moving. Keep to compliant colors and check your local ordinances.

How to stay legal with underglow in Arizona

• Keep the lights steady-burning, never flashing, strobing, or rotating.
• Show no red light to the front, and avoid blue entirely.
• Do not mimic emergency-vehicle lighting or obscure your license plate.
• Confirm the current rule below and check locally before driving with it on.

The law

Arizona Revised Statutes 28-947 and 28-940 (verified against the official Arizona Legislature text). You can read the referenced law here: Arizona statute.

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Arizona Underglow FAQ

Is underglow legal in Arizona?
Underglow is legal with restrictions. Keep the lights steady, show no red to the front, and avoid blue.

What underglow colors are illegal in Arizona?
No red, or red-and-blue, light visible from directly in front; keep front light amber or white. Flashing or strobing of any color is not allowed.

Can I have underglow on while parked in a lot?
On genuinely private property, such as a private lot, driveway, or car show, underglow use is generally far less restricted. On a public street a parked car is usually still treated as being on the highway, so the color rules still apply, avoid red and blue, and check your local ordinances.

Updated July 2026.