IS MY MOD LEGAL?

Underglow in Arkansas

Conditional

Underglow is legal in Arkansas, including while driving, subject to color and flashing limits: Front-visible light must be white or amber, no red from the front, and no flashing or rotating (a Class A misdemeanor).

Verified against primary sources · August 2026

What the law says

Arkansas does not ban underglow — it restricts colors and behavior. Front-visible light must be white or amber, no red from the front, and no flashing or rotating (a Class A misdemeanor). Blue is banned outright in Arkansas — even possessing an unsealed blue lamp on the vehicle is an offense.

Specific Limits

Restrictions
Front-visible light must be white or amber, no red from the front, and no flashing or rotating (a Class A misdemeanor).
While driving
allowed

Exceptions & Exemptions

Underglow lights cannot be red or blue colors, cannot flash or strobe, and must not be visible while driving on public roads. Only white and amber colors are generally permitted for auxiliary lighting.

Statute

Ark. Code §§ 27-36-208, 27-36-301

Read the statute →

Frequently Asked Questions

Are underglow legal in Arkansas?
Underglow is legal in Arkansas, including while driving, subject to color and flashing limits: Front-visible light must be white or amber, no red from the front, and no flashing or rotating (a Class A misdemeanor).
What are the exact underglow limits in Arkansas?
Restrictions: Front-visible light must be white or amber, no red from the front, and no flashing or rotating (a Class A misdemeanor).. While driving: allowed. Source: Ark. Code §§ 27-36-208, 27-36-301.
Are there exceptions for underglow in Arkansas?
Underglow lights cannot be red or blue colors, cannot flash or strobe, and must not be visible while driving on public roads. Only white and amber colors are generally permitted for auxiliary lighting.

Street-legal underglow picks

Gear that helps you mod without a ticket in Arkansas.

As an Amazon Associate, Is My Mod Legal earns from qualifying purchases made through these links, at no extra cost to you. We only recommend gear that helps you stay street-legal.

Check another modification