Underglow in West Virginia
Underglow is legal in West Virginia, including while driving, subject to color and flashing limits: No flashing (emergency vehicles only), red and blue reserved, and beams over 300 candlepower aimed within 75 feet.
Verified against primary sources · August 2026
What the law says
West Virginia does not ban underglow — it restricts colors and behavior. No flashing (emergency vehicles only), red and blue reserved, and beams over 300 candlepower aimed within 75 feet.
Specific Limits
- Restrictions
- No flashing (emergency vehicles only), red and blue reserved, and beams over 300 candlepower aimed within 75 feet.
- While driving
- allowed
Exceptions & Exemptions
Underglow lighting must not be red or blue colors, must not flash or strobe, and must not be visible while the vehicle is in motion on public roads
Frequently Asked Questions
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