Please note: CJ Pony Parts is not a recognized legal authority. We cannot get you out of a ticket. Also, state laws are updated frequently. While we will be updating this list and keeping it as accurate as possible, it’s advised you double-check your state guidelines before making serious modifications. LIGHTBAR LAWS BY STATE
| State | Law | Link for More Information |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Off-roading lights are limited to two glare-free cowl or fender lamps. | Alabama Legal Information |
| Alaska | The front of a vehicle is limited to four lights. No part of a high-intensity light can strike the road. | Alaska Legal Information |
| Arizona | Any light greater than 300 candlepower (3,771 lumens) must be directed so that no part of the beam strikes the road 75 feet from the vehicle. | Arizona Legal Information |
| Arkansas | No auxiliary driving lights may be used on public roads. | Arkansas Legal Information |
| California | When on public roadways, off-road lights must be off and covered with an opaque cover. | California Legal Information |
| Colorado | Auxiliary lights are limited to two, and the beams must be directed to the left side less than 100 feet away from the vehicle. | Colorado Legal Information |
| Connecticut | No more than four lights on the front of a vehicle. They cannot exceed 300 candlepower (3,771 lumens). | Connecticut Legal Information |
| Delaware | Allows two spotlights and two headlights. Lightbars must be off while on the road. | Delaware Legal Information |
| D.C. | All lights greater than 300 candlepower (3,771 lumens) must be directed so no part of the beam hits 75 feet away from the vehicle. | D.C. Legal Information |
| Florida | Only four lights are allowed in front of a vehicle and must adhere to existing light laws. | Florida Legal Information |
| Georgia | Only one spotlight, not to be aimed at any approaching vehicle. One “auxiliary driving light” is allowed but must be mounted between 16 and 42 inches from the ground. | Georgia Legal Information |
| Hawaii | Lights are not allowed to exceed 2,400 candlepower (30,168 lumens). Lightbars must be turned off on roads. | Hawaii Legal Information |
| Idaho | If any of the front lights have a light greater than 300 candlepower (3,771 lumens), then only four lights are allowed. | Idaho Legal Information |
| Illinois | No more than four lights on the front of a vehicle may be lit. All lights must be dimmable and aimed away from other drivers’ eyes. | Illinois Legal Information |
| Indiana | One auxiliary driving lamp is allowed but must be mounted between 24 and 42 inches from the road’s surface. | Indiana Legal Information |
| Iowa | Any bright light must be directed away from the eyes of other drivers. Only three auxiliary driving lamps are allowed on a vehicle. | Iowa Legal Information |
| Kansas | All lights must be directed so that no part of the high-intensity beam strikes the roadway more than 75 feet out from the vehicle. | Kansas Legal Information |
| Kentucky | Illegal to drive with LED light bars turned on. | Kentucky Legal Information |
| Louisiana | Illegal to drive with LED light bars turned on. | Louisiana Legal Information |
| Maine | No auxiliary light can be brighter than the standard lighting equipment. | Maine Legal Information |
| Maryland | No more than two auxiliary lamps mounted between 16 and 42 inches above ground level. | Maryland Legal Information |
| Massachusetts | Illegal to drive with LED light bars turned on. Strict regulations on all aftermarket lighting. | Massachusetts Legal Information |
| Michigan | No more than four forward-facing lights. | Michigan Legal Information |
| Minnesota | May have up to two auxiliary driving lamps between 16 and 42 inches above a level surface. | Minnesota Legal Information |
| Mississippi | Two auxiliary driving lamps are allowed but must be mounted between 12 and 42 inches above a level surface. | Mississippi Legal Information |
| Missouri | Up to three auxiliary driving lamps mounted between 12 and 42 inches above a level surface. | Missouri Legal Information |
| Montana | Lightbars may not be used on public roadways. | Montana Legal Information |
| Nevada | Two auxiliary lamps are mounted between 16 and 42 inches above a level surface. | Nevada Legal Information |
| New Hampshire | Up to three auxiliary driving lamps mounted between 12 and 42 inches high. | New Hampshire Legal Information |
| New Jersey | May use a light bar as long as it is low profile and sits lower than the headlights. | New Jersey Legal Information(PDF Download) |
| New Mexico | One auxiliary driving lamp is mounted between 16 and 42 inches above the ground. Must be able to be turned off at least 500 feet from approaching vehicles. | New Mexico Legal Information |
| New York | While not technically illegal, all auxiliary lights cannot exceed 32 candlepower (402 lumens). There are no light bars made with less than 32 candlepower. | New York Legal Information |
| North Carolina | Lightbars must be off while driving on public roads. | North Carolina Legal Information |
| North Dakota | No part of the light can hit the ground 75 feet from the vehicle. | North Dakota Legal Information |
| Ohio | No more than five front-facing lights. No high-intensity beam may strike the roadway 75 feet from the vehicle. | Ohio Legal Information |
| Oklahoma | Off-road lights may not be used on roadways. | Oklahoma Legal Information |
| Oregon | Off-road lights may only be used off-road. | Oregon Legal Information |
| Pennsylvania | Off-road lights must be off and covered while on public roads. | Pennsylvania Legal Information |
| Rhode Island | All lights with more than 300 candlepower (3,771 lumens) must be directed so they don’t hit the roadway more than 75 feet in front of the vehicle. | Rhode Island Legal Information |
| South Carolina | All lights with more than 300 candlepower (3,771 lumens) must be directed so they don’t hit the roadway more than 75 feet in front of the vehicle. | South Carolina Legal Information |
| South Dakota | All lights with more than 25 candlepower (314.25 lumens) must be directed so that no part of the beam hits the level surface 50 feet in front of a vehicle. | South Dakota Legal Information |
| Tennessee | No more than two auxiliary lights are allowed and no portion of the beam may be directed where it can strike oncoming drivers. | Tennessee Legal Information |
| Texas | Two auxiliary driving lamps are permitted but must be mounted between 16 and 42 inches above a level surface. | Texas Legal Information |
| Utah | Any light with greater than 300 candlepower (3,771 lumens) must be directed so that no portion of the beam strikes the roadway. | Utah Legal Information |
| Vermont | Aftermarket lights must be DOT approved. | Vermont Legal Information |
| Virginia | Any lights mounted higher than factory headlights must be covered. May have 2 uncovered lights in addition to headlights. Uncovered lights must be set to turn off if the brights are turned on. | Virginia Legal Information |
| Washington | Two auxiliary lights are allowed but must be mounted between 16 and 42 inches off the ground. | Washington Legal Information |
| West Virginia | All lamps mounted higher than 42 inches off the ground must be covered. | West Virginia Legal Information |
| Wisconsin | No more than 4 forward-facing lights. | Wisconsin Legal Information |
| Wyoming | Lightbars are not legal on public roadways | Wyoming Legal Information |