Underglow in Michigan
Conditional
Underglow may not be lit on Michigan public roads — non-permitted lamps must be unlit and covered; private property is the only place to run it.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
What the law says
MCL 257.698(4) requires lamps not expressly permitted to be both unlit and covered on public roads, which makes underglow effectively private-property-only in Michigan.
Specific Limits
- Allowed
- parked on private property
- While driving
- prohibited
Frequently Asked Questions
Are underglow legal in Michigan?
Underglow may not be lit on Michigan public roads — non-permitted lamps must be unlit and covered; private property is the only place to run it.
What are the exact underglow limits in Michigan?
Allowed: parked on private property. While driving: prohibited. Source: MCL 257.698(4).
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