Can you be ticketed for having too much stuff packed in your car?

Trooper Steve answers viewer questions

ORLANDO, Fla. – 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.

Cam, of Celebration, asked, “Can I be pulled over for having too much stuff in my car?”

"We have all seen this on the highway: a vehicle packed with so much stuff that the driver can’t see a thing outside," Trooper Steve said.

But can they be pulled over?

"Florida law requires you to have a clear and unobscured view while driving and anything obstructing that view can result in you being stopped," Trooper Steve said. "There’s also one thing a lot of drivers forget when attaching cargo carriers to their vehicle. Although this is a good way to eliminate obstructed views, you also have to remember that your license plate also cannot be blocked."

If you have a traffic question for Trooper Steve, submit it here.


About the Authors:

Daniel started with WKMG-TV in 2000 and became the digital content manager in 2009. When he's not working on ClickOrlando.com, Daniel likes to head to the beach or find a sporting event nearby.

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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