Underglow in North Carolina
Underglow is legal in North Carolina while driving — but red may not be operated, blue may not even be installed, white may not show to the rear, and nothing may flash.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
What the law says
North Carolina permits underglow in operation with strict color rules: operating red is unlawful, and blue light is unlawful to possess on a vehicle at all (G.S. 20-130.1). White to the rear and flashing amber are also prohibited.
Specific Limits
- Banned
- red in operation; blue even possessed on the vehicle; white to rear; flashing amber
- While driving
- allowed
Frequently Asked Questions
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