NY Motorcycle Law: Are Underglow Lights Legal on Your Bike?
In this episode of the Riding Counsel motorcycle podcast, Long Island motorcycle attorney Richard Jaffe breaks down New York’s rules on motorcycle underglow and LED accent lighting — what’s allowed, what can get you pulled over, and how lighting mods could even affect your liability in an accident.
Chapters
- 00:00 – Introduction: Stopped for Motorcycle Underglow Lights
- 00:32 – Meet Your Host: Long Island Motorcycle Lawyer Rich Jaffe
- 00:47 – The Big Question: Are Underglow Lights Legal or Illegal on Motorcycles?
- 01:30 – Understanding the Law: NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law for Motorcycle Lights
- 02:23 – Interpreting the Law: Colors, Placement and Visibility
- 02:37 – Police Discretion: When Tickets Are Issued for LED / Underglow
- 02:59 – Special Cases: Oscillating, Flashing and Colored Motorcycle Lights
- 03:52 – Local Variations: Town and Municipal Lighting Rules on Long Island
- 04:22 – Conclusion: Stay Informed About Underglow and Ride Safe
In This Episode You’ll Learn:
- How New York law treats motorcycle lighting, including underglow and LED accents.
- How visibility, brightness, and color can impact whether police stop or ticket you.
- Why certain colors or oscillating / flashing lights can cross the line legally.
- How local Long Island town and village rules can be stricter than state law.
- How illegal or questionable mods could affect fault and liability after a crash.
- Practical tips to customize your bike while staying as compliant — and low profile — as possible.
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