IS MY MOD LEGAL?

Light Bars & LED Lighting in Mississippi

Conditional

Mississippi permits two auxiliary driving lamps mounted 12 to 42 inches on the front plus one spot lamp, in white or amber only, aimed out of approaching drivers' eyes. No cover is required.

Verified against primary sources · August 2026

What the law says

Contrary to widely repeated advice, no cover is required in this state. Mounting a light bar is legal everywhere; what states regulate is using it on public roads, and the usual constraint is a mounting-height ceiling plus a per-type lamp count — a roof-mounted bar often falls outside the permitted category entirely.

Specific Limits

Colors
white or amber only
Max lamps
2 auxiliary driving lamps (12-42 in) and 1 spot lamp
Cover required
No

Statute

Miss. Code § 63-7-17

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are light bars & led lighting legal in Mississippi?
Mississippi permits two auxiliary driving lamps mounted 12 to 42 inches on the front plus one spot lamp, in white or amber only, aimed out of approaching drivers' eyes. No cover is required.
What are the exact light bars & led lighting limits in Mississippi?
Colors: white or amber only. Max lamps: 2 auxiliary driving lamps (12-42 in) and 1 spot lamp. Cover required: No. Source: Miss. Code § 63-7-17.

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