WASHINGTON STATE — If you’ve been scrolling through social media recently, you may have seen posts showing people covering their cars in lights during the holiday season.
Some members of the KOMO News staff have reported seeing such light-covered cars on the streets of Seattle and beyond.
Though it may be the glowing new trend, Washington State Patrol (WSP) troopers warn it’s illegal.
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While they may be pretty, Washington law prohibits the use of aftermarket lights on vehicles while in motion on public roads.
Not only are the lights distracting to drivers, but they can also damage your car. The lights rubbing against the paint as the vehicle drives down the road can leave visible damage.
Washington isn’t the only state where it’s illegal to drive a car adorned with lights.
In Wyoming, the driver of a “festive” Ford Mustang was pulled over because the car was covered in Christmas lights.
The Drive reported that decorating vehicles with Christmas lights is a trend that’s sweeping the globe, growing popular in American cities and small towns in Europe.
According to the outlet, authorities in Wales summed it up by writing, “We advise that you keep your Christmas tree lights on your Christmas tree and not on your car.”
