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Underglow in New Mexico

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Underglow is legal in New Mexico, including while driving, subject to color and flashing limits: No red visible from the front, no flashing, and blue reserved for emergency vehicles.

Verified against primary sources · August 2026

What the law says

New Mexico does not ban underglow — it restricts colors and behavior. No red visible from the front, no flashing, and blue reserved for emergency vehicles.

Specific Limits

Restrictions
No red visible from the front, no flashing, and blue reserved for emergency vehicles.
While driving
allowed

Statute

NMSA 1978, § 66-3-835

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are underglow legal in New Mexico?
Underglow is legal in New Mexico, including while driving, subject to color and flashing limits: No red visible from the front, no flashing, and blue reserved for emergency vehicles.
What are the exact underglow limits in New Mexico?
Restrictions: No red visible from the front, no flashing, and blue reserved for emergency vehicles.. While driving: allowed. Source: NMSA 1978, § 66-3-835.

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