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Are slow drivers in the passing lane required to scoot over?
News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road every week, helping Orlando-area residents become better drivers by being better educated.
Can cyclists ride their bikes on the sidewalk in Florida?
News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road every week, helping Orlando-area residents become better drivers by being better educated.
Can I use the shoulder to get around stopped traffic due to a crash?
News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road every week, helping Orlando-area residents become better drivers by being better educated.
Can you text while driving in school pick-up lines?
News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road every week, helping Orlando-area residents become better drivers by being better educated.
When merging onto a highway and traffic is heavy, can you stop?
News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road every week, helping Orlando-area residents become better drivers by being better educated.
Is it illegal to have your phone mounted on your windshield?
News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions and shares tips about the rules of the road, helping Central Florida residents become better drivers by being better educated.
U-turning at a median opening. Who has the right of way?
News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions and shares tips about the rules of the road, helping Central Florida residents become better drivers by being better educated.
Can you exit, reenter the highway to avoid a backup?
News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions and shares tips about the rules of the road, helping Central Florida residents become better drivers by being better educated.
Do you really have to flag items sticking out of your vehicle? It depends
News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions and shares tips about the rules of the road, helping Central Florida residents become better drivers by being better educated.
If school zone lights are flashing and itโs summer, do I still have to slow down?
If a school zone is active during the summer, can you get pulled over for not slowing down? Trooper Steve chimes in.
If no sign is posted, whatโs the speed limit in Florida? How fast can I go?
News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road every week, helping Central Florida residents become better drivers by being better educated.
Is it illegal to cover your license plate with clear or tinted cover?
News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road, helping Orlando-area residents become better drivers by being better educated.
If I have pending fees on an out-of-state license, can I still get a Florida driverโs license?
News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road, helping Orlando-area residents become better drivers by being better educated.
Ask Trooper Steve: When a crossing guard is not with students, can they direct traffic?
Trooper Steve was asked, โWhen a crossing guard is not crossing students, can they stop vehicles and assist in directing traffic?โ
Floridaโs Move Over law has expanded. Hereโs what it includes
For years, the Florida move over law has required drivers to clear the travel lane closest to emergency vehicles or service vehicles actively working on the side of the road. Now, it includes more.
Ask Trooper Steve: Can a police officer be completely hidden while speed patrolling?
News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road, helping Orlando-area residents become better drivers by being better educated.
Ask Trooper Steve: Can I leave a car idling if it has a push start ignition?
News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road, helping Orlando-area residents become better drivers by being better educated.
Ask Trooper Steve: Can an ambulance pass a school bus thatโs unloading students?
News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road, helping Orlando-area residents become better drivers by being better educated.
Ask Trooper Steve: Can semitrucks park on ramps so the driver can rest?
News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road, helping Orlando-area residents become better drivers by being better educated.
Can I get out of my vehicle if I want to while on a traffic stop?
News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road, helping Central Florida residents become better drivers by being better educated.
Are trucks with high front bumpers, low rear illegal in Florida?
News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road, helping Central Florida residents become better drivers by being better educated.
Ask Trooper Steve: Can teens drive through other states with a Florida license?
News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road every week, helping Central Florida residents become better drivers by being better educated.
Are there any laws about driving with a dog in your car?
News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road every week, helping Central Florida residents become better drivers by being better educated.
Floridaโs Move Over Law does not apply to this situation
News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road every week, helping Central Florida residents become better drivers by being better educated.
Ask Trooper Steve: Can I pass a bike on a solid double yellow?
News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road every week, helping Central Florida residents become better drivers by being better educated.
Ask Trooper Steve: Is there a required distance you must keep from a school bus?
News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road every week, helping Central Florida residents become better drivers by being better educated.
Ask Trooper Steve: Whatโs the deal with strobe lights atop school buses?
News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road every week, helping Central Florida residents become better drivers by being better educated.