CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - Recently, you may have noticed cars decorated with multi-colored lights. However, the South Carolina Highway Patrol states that this practice is illegal. According to the South Carolina Code of Laws Section 56-5-4830, "A person shall not drive, move, or park any vehicle or equipment upon a highway with a lamp or device on it displaying a red or blue light visible from directly in front of the center of it." Truck covered in lights for christmas | FILE - notglossymatt - Adobe Stock According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, drivers seen with multi-colored lights on their vehicles may receive a citation. Trooper Pye stated that while authorities are actively enforcing traffic laws, they have not encountered a significant problem with multi-colored lights on vehicles this holiday season. He noted that lights on vehicles are anticipated during parades, especially with the holiday season in full swing.