Wisconsin troopers nab trucker for green ‘eye’ lighting on windshield

The Wisconsin State Patrol (WSP) is reminding truckers about lighting equipment regulations after a driver was pulled over for having “unsafe” LED “eye” lights on the windshield.

On December 2, 2025, WSP took to social media to share a reminder with the trucking community about vehicle lighting equipment rules.

Along with a photo of a truck equipped with the popular LED eye lights on the windshield, WSP shared the following warning:

“Distractions come in all shapes and sizes. Recently, this driver was stopped and reminded why this is unsafe – not only for them, but for other motorists as well.“

WSP also shared a link to state statute that prohibits vehicles from having “any color of light other than white or amber visible from directly in front.”

In October, the California Highway Patrol issued a similar reminder to truckers that the eye lights are “cool” but not “road legal” due to the color.

You can view federal regulations for commercial vehicle lamps and reflective devices here.