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Underglow in Oregon

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Underglow is legal in Oregon, including while driving, subject to color and flashing limits: No red visible from the front, blue reserved for police, and no flashing or strobe effects.

Verified against primary sources · September 2026

What the law says

Oregon does not ban underglow — it restricts colors and behavior. No red visible from the front, blue reserved for police, and no flashing or strobe effects.

Specific Limits

Restrictions
No red visible from the front, blue reserved for police, and no flashing or strobe effects.
While driving
allowed

Exceptions & Exemptions

No red light visible from directly in front, blue is reserved for police vehicles, flashing is prohibited except signals (ORS 816.350), and rear-mounted lighting must show red. Lighting equipment standards live in ORS chapter 816.

Statute

ORS 816.350, 816.360

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are underglow legal in Oregon?
Underglow is legal in Oregon, including while driving, subject to color and flashing limits: No red visible from the front, blue reserved for police, and no flashing or strobe effects.
What are the exact underglow limits in Oregon?
Restrictions: No red visible from the front, blue reserved for police, and no flashing or strobe effects.. While driving: allowed. Source: ORS 816.350, 816.360.
Are there exceptions for underglow in Oregon?
No red light visible from directly in front, blue is reserved for police vehicles, flashing is prohibited except signals (ORS 816.350), and rear-mounted lighting must show red. Lighting equipment standards live in ORS chapter 816.

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