Tis the season for holiday cheer! Many are decking the halls, but some are even decking out their vehicles with Christmas lights.Many don’t know that this festive gesture, though, can be dangerous while on the road and is illegal,

As the holiday season approaches, Indiana State Police (ISP) are reminding Hoosiers that decorating their vehicles with Christmas lights is against the

State police say while this may look pretty, it's a distraction to other drivers and also illegal. Indiana Code 9-21-7-10 says using colored lights anywhere outside the front and back of a non-emergency vehicle is against the law and will likely be subject to a traffic stop and further penalties.

In a social media post, ISP Lowell district said they are seeing more cars decorating in bright and colorful Christmas lights. Although they may look festive, ISP said this is illegal.