Is Underglow Legal in Mississippi? (2026 Guide)

Thinking about underglow for your car in Mississippi? 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 Mississippi? (2026 Guide)

Short answer: Underglow is legal with restrictions.

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 Mississippi handles it.

Underglow rules in Mississippi

  • Colors: While in motion, the front must be white or amber, sides amber, and rear red. Blue lights are unlawful for non-emergency vehicles, and red is restricted.
  • No flashing: Flashing, blinking, or strobe effects are prohibited on public roads.
  • Driving vs parked: The color rules apply while in motion or in use on public roads; off public roads, installation and use are not restricted by these provisions.

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 Mississippi

  • 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

Mississippi Code sections 63-7-13 and 63-7-23 (lighting equipment and color). You can read the referenced law here: Mississippi statute.

Please note: This page is general information, not legal advice. Underglow laws change and enforcement varies by locality and officer. Confirm the current Mississippi statute and check with local law enforcement or your DMV before installing or driving with underglow.

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Mississippi Underglow FAQ

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

What underglow colors are illegal in Mississippi?
While in motion: front white or amber, sides amber, rear red; no blue, and no red except as allowed. 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.