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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?
Moving violation vs. non-moving violation: Trooper Steve explains the difference
Read full article: Moving violation vs. non-moving violation: Trooper Steve explains the differenceIf you’ve ever been pulled over and heard the words ‘this is a moving violation,’ you probably knew it wasn’t good news,” he said. “But many Florida drivers aren’t exactly sure what separates a moving violation from a non-moving one, and that difference can affect your license, your insurance, and your wallet.
Tire pressure light on? Why cold weather can set it off, and why you don’t have to panic
Read full article: Tire pressure light on? Why cold weather can set it off, and why you don’t have to panicIt’s basic science: when air gets cold, it contracts. For every 10-degree drop in temperature, your tire pressure can drop by about one pound per square inch (PSI).
What are some Halloween safety tips we don’t consider? Trooper Steve has the answer
Read full article: What are some Halloween safety tips we don’t consider? Trooper Steve has the answerBut there are several simple things that often go unnoticed and could make the biggest difference when it comes to keeping everyone safe.
Can Florida put a hold on my registration over unpaid tolls, even if I wasn’t driving?
Read full article: Can Florida put a hold on my registration over unpaid tolls, even if I wasn’t driving?If you’ve ever gone to renew your vehicle registration and found out there’s a hold because of unpaid tolls, you’re not alone.
Trooper Steve on Patrol checks out red-light runners on Colonial Drive in Orange County
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol checks out red-light runners on Colonial Drive in Orange CountyThese violations don’t just break the rules, they put everyone at risk. That’s why we’re setting up at this intersection to observe firsthand what’s happening and remind drivers how important it is to follow signals.
Can you change the color of your Florida license plate?
Read full article: Can you change the color of your Florida license plate?If you’ve scrolled through social media lately, chances are you’ve seen ads or videos showing off custom colored license plates, everything from matte black to chrome finishes.
Can you change the color of your Florida license plate?
Read full article: Can you change the color of your Florida license plate?If you’ve scrolled through social media lately, chances are you’ve seen ads or videos showing off custom colored license plates, everything from matte black to chrome finishes.
What’s the deal with Florida school zones during summer?
Read full article: What’s the deal with Florida school zones during summer?News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road, helping Florida residents become better drivers by being better educated.
Boggy Creek blues: Why Your traffic mistake shouldn’t be everyone else’s problem
Read full article: Boggy Creek blues: Why Your traffic mistake shouldn’t be everyone else’s problemA Central Florida intersection has been the hot topic of local traffic drama for years. But recently, the construction crews rolled in with good intentions—and a whole lot of cones.
Can I drive barefoot in Florida? Maybe the better question is: ‘Should you?’
Read full article: Can I drive barefoot in Florida? Maybe the better question is: ‘Should you?’News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road, helping Florida residents become better drivers by being better educated.