MIAMI – Miami police are urging residents to think twice before decorating their cars with Christmas lights this holiday season.
While festive, these lights can be distracting to other drivers and in some cases, illegal.
Police warn drivers of potential citations or fines, following a recent incident involving 18-year-old Hollywood resident Arina Gladkikh, who was stopped by Opa-locka police.
Gladkikh shared a video on social media showing her decorated car during the traffic stop.
In the video, the driver of her car, who was accompanying her, was put in handcuffs during the stop. While detained, the driver was not arrested, according to Gladkikh.
Opa-locka police later issued a statement confirming that the case is under investigation, but also said that certain types of vehicle lights are prohibited by law.
Gladkikh explained to CBS News Miami that decorating her car with lights is her way of celebrating the season.