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What The Honk: Driving in Florida is for the birds

Trooper Steve discerns the improper from the inconsiderate

ORLANDO, Fla. – We’ve proven that honks are everywhere here in Central Florida.

Today’s honks are fairly unique.

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For clarification, this picture was taken by a passenger. (Copyright 2023 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.)

A lot of people feel that texting and driving is only a youth problem, I’m here to tell you it’s an everyone problem.

This driver should be setting the example of what looks to be a full-aged adult male. This was taken by a passenger on Narcoossee Road as this driver was doing 55 mph. So distracted, he didn’t even notice the individual next to them taking photos.

Hey buddy, the sidewalk's over there. (Copyright 2023 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.)

Places to go and things to do, believe me brother I get it, but driving down the center of the road is not the place to be.

Mind you, this rider has no safety gear and is not wearing a shirt. The simplest fall would hurt. I understand this may be this gentleman’s only mode of transportation, but let’s move it to the sidewalk.

The majestic sandhill crane, better at crossing the road than most of you are. (Copyright 2023 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.)

Truly, only in Florida. This sandhill crane is practicing safe traffic habits better than most people.

Now as a traffic guy, I would encourage this crane to continue moving in the marked crosswalk and not give attitude to a nearby driver, but I’m just glad they’re in actually in the crosswalk. A lot of you could learn a thing or two.


Keep your dash camera or passenger pictures coming and send them over to me at clickorlando.com/WhatTheHonk or attach it to an easy email and send it to me at AskTrooperSteve@wkmg.com


About the Author
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Steven Montiero, better known as “Trooper Steve," joined the News 6 morning team as its Traffic Safety Expert in October 2017. A Central Florida native and decorated combat veteran, Montiero comes to the station following an eight-year assignment with the Florida Highway Patrol.

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