Underglow in Maine
Underglow may not be used on public roads in Maine. Under-vehicle lighting may not be used on any public way — it is limited to shows and exhibitions. Auxiliary lights otherwise must be steady-burning, white or amber to the front, amber to the side, and amber or red to the rear.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
What the law says
Under-vehicle lighting may not be used on any public way — it is limited to shows and exhibitions. Auxiliary lights otherwise must be steady-burning, white or amber to the front, amber to the side, and amber or red to the rear. Mounting the lighting is not itself an offense; using it on a public road is. Private property is where it can be run.
Specific Limits
- Allowed
- parked on private property
- While driving
- prohibited
Exceptions & Exemptions
Underglow lights cannot be red or blue colors, cannot flash or strobe, and cannot be visible while driving on public roads. Only white and amber colors are generally permitted for auxiliary lighting.
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