Is it legal to operate a motorcycle with RED LED lights accenting engine compartment in State of Virginia?

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Ask your local DV or Police Dept. Response from VA State Police. --------------------------- Subject: Legality of LED lights on motorcycles Could you please assist me in the legality of adding LED lights to a motorcycle in the state of Virginia. I would like to add colored LED lights to improve visibility of my motorcycle at night and can't find the related codes on use of LED lights. There are several manufacturers of LED Light kits for motorcycles which indicate to check state codes on usages, but I can't find anything online. I would like to add blue or green LED lights to illuminate my motorcycle. Could you please let me know if this is legal in the state of Virginia. --------------------------- Dear Mr. Thomson, All lights used on motor vehicles must be submitted to and approved by the Superintendent of State Police or meet or exceed the standards and specifications of the Society of Automotive Engineers, the American National Standards Institute, Incorporated or the federal Department of Transportation. If a light is not marked SAE or DOT with the proper function code as to its designed intention, such equipment would not be permitted for operation on the highway. Blue or green lights would not be permitted. Thank you for contacting the Safety Division. Sergeant Robert L. Evans l Virginia Department of State Police Area 61 Motor Vehicle Inspection Office 3601 Iron Bridge Road l Richmond, Virginia 23234 *Robert.Evans@vsp.virginia.gov l8http://www.vsp.state.va.us/Safety.shtm ==========================