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Underglow in Georgia

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Georgia bans blue lights outright in any form, and restricts flashing or revolving red and green to authorized vehicles. Steady white or amber accent lighting is the safe configuration.

Verified against primary sources · September 2026

What the law says

Georgia restricts colors rather than banning underglow: blue is reserved (O.C.G.A. § 40-8-90) and flashing/colored restrictions flow from § 40-8-92 and DPS rules — red, blue, green, and violet are off-limits, as is any flashing.

Specific Limits

Blue
banned in any form — flashing or steady (law-enforcement exceptions)
Flashing
flashing or revolving red and green are restricted to authorized vehicles; signal flashes excepted
Colors note
steady red or green accent light is not addressed by these sections; white or amber is the safe configuration

Statute

O.C.G.A. §§ 40-8-90, 40-8-92, 40-8-93

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are underglow legal in Georgia?
Georgia bans blue lights outright in any form, and restricts flashing or revolving red and green to authorized vehicles. Steady white or amber accent lighting is the safe configuration.
What are the exact underglow limits in Georgia?
Blue: banned in any form — flashing or steady (law-enforcement exceptions). Flashing: flashing or revolving red and green are restricted to authorized vehicles; signal flashes excepted. Colors note: steady red or green accent light is not addressed by these sections; white or amber is the safe configuration. Source: O.C.G.A. §§ 40-8-90, 40-8-92, 40-8-93.

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