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Ask Trooper Steve: Is it legal to sleep in your car in Florida?
Read full article: Ask Trooper Steve: Is it legal to sleep in your car in Florida?If you’ve ever been driving late at night and felt your eyes getting heavy, you’ve probably asked yourself: Can I just pull over and sleep in my car? It’s a good question and in Florida, the answer is a little more complicated than you might think. Let’s start with the basics. There is no statewide law in Florida that makes it illegal to sleep in your car. So if you’re legally parked and simply catching a quick nap, you’re not automatically breaking the law.
Trooper Steve on Patrol: Keeping traffic safe ahead of historic Artemis II launch
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol: Keeping traffic safe ahead of historic Artemis II launchWe took a drive out to Titusville—one of the most popular viewing areas along the Space Coast—to focus on something just as important as the launch itself: traffic safety.
Ask Trooper Steve: Can you drive barefoot in Florida? Here’s the truth
Read full article: Ask Trooper Steve: Can you drive barefoot in Florida? Here’s the truthJust because something is legal doesn’t always mean it’s the safest option. From a safety standpoint, driving barefoot can create some real problems.
Ask Trooper Steve: Do tow truck drivers get a pass on traffic laws?
Read full article: Ask Trooper Steve: Do tow truck drivers get a pass on traffic laws?Tow trucks are there to alert other drivers that something is happening, usually when a tow truck is stopped on the side of the road or working a scene.
2 signs, 2 meanings: Don’t guess at red lights
Read full article: 2 signs, 2 meanings: Don’t guess at red lightsI get questions all the time that seem simple on the surface, but when you dig into them, you realize a lot of drivers are guessing instead of knowing. This one came in for “Ask Trooper Steve,” and it’s a good one: what’s the difference between a “No Turn on Red” sign and a “Stop Here on Red” sign?
Do you have to accept a tow truck that shows up after a crash in Florida?
Read full article: Do you have to accept a tow truck that shows up after a crash in Florida?During a recent conversation, someone asked a really good question: Can tow truck drivers show up to a crash and start offering their services?
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Here’s how Florida ‘Super Speeder’ cases are resolved after arrests
Read full article: Here’s how Florida ‘Super Speeder’ cases are resolved after arrestsNearly 10 months after Florida’s “Super Speeder” law took effect, court records reviewed by News 6 show outcomes for accused drivers have ranged from additional jail time and fines to at least one jury acquittal.
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Trooper Steve on Patrol: How pets at Harbor House of Central Florida are helping save lives
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol: How pets at Harbor House of Central Florida are helping save livesTrooper Steve on Patrol went behind the scenes to show you exactly how your donations are changing lives.
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Eastbound SR-436 reopens after crash involving pedestrian in Altamonte Springs, police say
Read full article: Eastbound SR-436 reopens after crash involving pedestrian in Altamonte Springs, police sayOfficers responded to the scene of the crash at Westmonte Drive and State Road 436 near the Chick-fil-A.
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Pine Hills Road sewer project nears finish as resurfacing set to begin
Read full article: Pine Hills Road sewer project nears finish as resurfacing set to beginOrange County’s septic-to-sewer work on Pine Hills Road is entering its final stage, with resurfacing expected to last about three weeks, though additional roadway improvements remain underway.
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Trooper Steve on Patrol: Valencia College honors 10 fallen officers who once trained in its halls
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol: Valencia College honors 10 fallen officers who once trained in its hallsThe Valencia College Criminal Justice Training Center hosted its own memorial service, honoring former recruits who trained in their program and later lost their lives in the line of duty. Over the years, 10 of their own have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving right here in our
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Chaos erupts on I-4 after erratic Central Florida driver smashes guardrail
Read full article: Chaos erupts on I-4 after erratic Central Florida driver smashes guardrailAccording to witnesses, the driver lost his front wheel before taking off, though he eventually drove through a construction barricade and got stuck in sand.
Trooper Steve on Patrol: Behind the scenes at Seminole County’s new Citizens Academy experience
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol: Behind the scenes at Seminole County’s new Citizens Academy experienceIf you’ve ever wondered how your local government really works behind the scenes, Seminole County is giving you a chance to find out, and it’s doing it in a way that’s a little different from the norm.
Dangerous Orange County intersection prompts urgent calls for safety fixes
Read full article: Dangerous Orange County intersection prompts urgent calls for safety fixesA viewer tip about a potentially dangerous intersection in Orlando’s Washington Park neighborhood has led to new action from Orange County officials — but also highlights ongoing confusion over who is responsible for the area.
Waymo expands driverless ride-hailing to all Orlando riders
Read full article: Waymo expands driverless ride-hailing to all Orlando ridersThe rollout marks a significant milestone for Central Florida, where driverless vehicles are now operating on public roads covering 60 square miles, including downtown Orlando and the tourism district.