Hmm, according to this link "Maryland Vehicle Inspections", there is no mention that the backup lights need to be clear or white.
https://constmail.gov.state.md.us/co...1.14.02.10.htm
I noticed that there are a lot of opinions about whats legal on a car and what isn't, including police officer's opinions, its good to finally find some writing from the government on it.
-Spy