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Ask Trooper Steve: Can crossing guards direct traffic?

ORLANDO, Fla. – 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.

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‘Keep your stinky feet in the car:’ Trooper Steve reacts to crazy traffic photo

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Ask Trooper Steve: Here’s why fatal crash investigations take so long

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Is it against the law to watch TV while driving in Florida?

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Do I have to move over for a security vehicle with flashing yellow, amber lights?

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Do I need to retake a test to get a Florida driver’s license?

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Are three-wheeled vehicles legal, safe? Trooper Steve chimes in

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Ask Trooper Steve: Do I need to keep old vehicle registrations?

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.

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Trooper Steve explains wait times after a crash

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Blue lights anywhere on your car are not OK

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Can I drive in Florida with an out-of-state learner’s permit?

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Here’s when teens can drive without a licensed adult in the car

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Here’s what happens when you don’t pay a toll in a rental car

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What happens if you get a ticket with a learner’s permit?

In Florida, teens can get a learner’s permit at 15 years old but one of our viewers asked, “What if I get a ticket while operating on a learner’s license?”

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Here’s what happens if you wait more than 30 days to pick a traffic ticket option

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.One viewer asked, “What happens if I am outside of my 30-day window and I have not picked one of my traffic ticket options?”This type of situation gets a little dicey. That 30-day window is truly your grace period to figure out how you want to handle that traffic citation.

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Here’s how to fix an error on your driving record in Florida

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.One viewer asked, “How do I go about fixing an error on my Florida driver’s license record?”I find that a common misconception is that the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is the exact same agency as the Florida Highway Patrol. Although they work closely together, they are two different components when it comes to our highway safety.

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Ask Trooper Steve: Are seat belts always required?

Steve Montiero answers viewer questions and shares tips about the rules of the road, helping Orlando-area residents become better drivers by being better educated.One viewer asked Trooper Steve if there are jobs or vehicles that are exempt from wearing their seatbelt.There are so many of you here in Central Florida that are always looking for a reason not to do something. I find it interesting because all the safety stuff that most people complain about is going to save you big time if and when a crash does occur.

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Ask Trooper Steve: What is the difference between careless driving and reckless driving?

Steve Montiero answers viewer questions and shares tips about the rules of the road, helping Orlando-area residents become better drivers by being better educated.One viewer asked Trooper Steve what the difference was between careless and reckless driving.First let me go ahead and point out the obvious. When receiving a violation of careless driving the biggest thing you’re going to get out of it is a basic level traffic ticket.

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Ask Trooper Steve: This trick may help you avoid a faux pas at the gas station

ORLANDO, Fla. – News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions and shares tips about the rules of the road, helping Orlando-area residents become better drivers by being better educated.For one of the last editions of Ask Trooper Steve, he shares a tip that a lot of people are not aware of.“I can honestly say this was not something I learned as a beginning driver,” Trooper Steve said. “Although it’s something that should be taught in high school, I only learned this tip when I became a trooper.

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Can I legally pass a cop car in traffic?

ORLANDO, Fla. – 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.A viewer submitted the question, “Can I pass a police car that is going under speed limit?”[TRENDING: ‘Christmas Star’ forming soon | This holiday drone light show is way COOL]“Although pretty nerve-racking, yes, you are allowed to pass a police vehicle that does not have any of their emergency equipment activated, if they are going below the posted speed limit,” Trooper Steve said.Trooper Steve said, however, you should proceed with caution.“Even though it is not common you could find yourself passing a marked police car that is located in the

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Here’s what Florida law says about driving with your dome light on

Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road, helping Orlando-area residents become better drivers by being better educated.Natasha, of Apopka, asked Trooper Steve if it is illegal to drive with your car’s dome light on.“As young drivers we are told a slew of things that aren’t necessarily true,” Montiero said. “It’s more of a list of things our parents said were against the law just so we would listen to them.”In short, it’s not illegal to drive with your dome light on, he said.[TRENDING: Man found clinging to boat 86 miles off Fla. | US may see ‘surge upon surge’ of COVID-19 | Mom of slain teen shot at burial service]“If you’re a parent, though, I can understand why you may pass this along,” he said.

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Ask Trooper Steve: Can you get a ticket for not letting someone merge?

Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road, helping Orlando-area residents become better drivers by being better educated.One News 6 viewer asked: “Can I get a ticket for not letting someone merge into a travel lane?”There is no specific traffic law that talks about “failing to allow someone to merge”. Meaning, if you are traveling on a highway or multi lane road you have possession of that travel lane.

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Is it legal to have a radar detector in my car? Trooper Steve explains

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Ask Trooper Steve: What should I do if there is an emergency vehicle behind me?

Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road, helping Orlando-area residents become better drivers by being better educated.One News 6 viewer asked: “If I am at a red light and emergency vehicle is approaching me from behind, can I pass through the red light?"Anytime we encounter a emergency vehicle that is operating with lights and sirens it takes both the driver of that emergency vehicle and you to work as a team to make sure that encounter works out safely. If you find yourself at a red traffic light and an emergency vehicle is approaching you it is your job to safely move out of their way.

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Yes, a big rig with police lights is pulling over drivers in Florida. Here’s why

ORLANDO, Fla. – 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.Trooper Steve said he was inundated with messages this week about a viral photo of a big rig with police lights, and whether it was real.“This is so real that the Florida Department of Highway and Safety actually posted about it early last week,” he said. “There are several divisions of the Florida Highway Patrol.

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Ask Trooper Steve: Do verbal warnings go on your driving record?

Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road, helping Orlando-area residents become better drivers by being better educated.One News 6 viewer asked: “If you are pulled over and given a verbal or written warning does that warning go on your driving record?”Here’s what Trooper Steve had to say:To ease those traffic mind of yours, no written or verbal warnings do not affect your driving record in anyway. But you shouldn’t think you’re completely out of the woods.

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Ask Trooper Steve: How drivers should handle a funeral procession

Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road, helping Orlando-area residents become better drivers by being better educated.One News 6 viewer asked: “What should I do when encountering a funeral procession?”Here’s what Trooper Steve had to say:Driving anywhere can be pretty tricky but when you encounter a funeral procession you also need to understand that there are some emotions involved in this.I preach driving with respect all the time but more so especially around something like this, you would want the same.During a funeral procession whether the procession has a law enforcement escort or not by Florida law you are required to yield the right of way to not only the beginning of the procession but the entire

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How simple mistakes on the road can create major traffic delays

ORLANDO, Fla. – 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.I took Monday’s Ask Trooper Steve and put a little spin on it because of what I saw on my way home last Friday. When I say, “Don’t make your traffic problems everyone else’s traffic problems,” I truly mean that in the most literal sense possible.

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Ask Trooper Steve: Why is a lane shift on I-4 slowing traffic?

Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road, helping Orlando-area residents become better drivers by being better educated.One News 6 viewer asked: “You mentioned a lane shift slowing eastbound traffic on I-4. Where is this and why is it slowing traffic down?”With this question I know that at least my portion of viewers are dedicated and paying attention to all my complaining on air.

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Ask Trooper Steve: ‘Blocking the box’ can cost you $164

ORLANDO, Fla. – 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.[MORE: Ask Trooper Steve: Should you ride a bike with or against traffic?]The most recent question asked of Trooper Steve was, "Is this truck wrong for making a U-turn at this intersection? (See above.)“At an initial glance, you would think that there is nothing wrong with the way that the driver of the red pickup truck conducted this U-turn,” Trooper Steve said. “Neither in the median or up on the traffic signal does it say that you cannot make a U-turn.”The driver, however, made a mistake.

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Here’s what law enforcement might be doing after you get pulled over

Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road, helping Orlando-area residents become better drivers by being better educated.[MORE: Here’s exactly what you should do during a traffic stop]Question: What are some of the things you may see law enforcement do during a traffic stop?Timing:An officer could immediately approach your car or it could be a few moments. Either way they will get to you.

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Here’s exactly what you should do during a traffic stop

ORLANDO, Fla. – 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.[MORE: Ask Trooper Steve: Should you ride a bike with or against traffic?]Here’s the first question Trooper Steve addressed this week: What should I, as a driver, do during the course of a traffic stop? “Remember, the officer is stopping the car and not you,” Trooper Steve said.

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Can you show your driver’s license electronically during a traffic stop?

ORLANDO, Fla. – 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.The most recent question Trooper Steve addressed was, “If vehicle insurance is accepted electronically, is there a way to show your driver’s license and registration the same way?”[MORE: Ask Trooper Steve: Should you ride a bike with or against traffic?]Trooper Steve said a driver could show it the same way, but it would be of no value. “Everything has its time and place and that includes the evolution of the driver’s license office,” he said.

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As students return to school, here are 3 traffic safety tips you need to know

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.[ASK TROOPER STEVE: Send safety question to Trooper Steve]Today’s topic focused on back-to-school safety.“The day has finally arrived where all Central Florida counties will be back to school. With a mix of parents sending some students to school and some staying home for virtual learning, that doesn’t mean traffic safety should be forgotten.

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Are Floridians required to set up emergency contacts?

Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road every week, helping Orlando-area residents become better drivers by being better educated.[ASK TROOPER STEVE: Send safety question to Trooper Steve]The most recent question asks: Does the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles require emergency contact information?Although having emergency contacts listed on your driver’s license is not required by law, the question should be why would you not want to list an emergency contact?Here in the State of Florida, we are prone to some pretty crazy conditions whether it be our resident Florida man or the crazy weather we get year-round.

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Trooper Steve explains why buses stop at every railroad crossing

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.[ASK TROOPER STEVE: Send safety question to Trooper Steve]A viewer named John asked, “Do all buses really need to stop at every single railroad crossing? All it does is really mess up traffic."“With 2020 being a frustrating year to say the least, I’ve noticed that a lot of common traffic behavior is starting to get on some of your nerves,” Trooper Steve said.

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Trooper Steve breaks down bicycle safety in Seminole County

SEMINOLE COUNTY, 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.[ASK TROOPER STEVE: Send safety question to Trooper Steve]The most recent question asks: Can you specifically address bicycle safety along the trail on Rinehart Road in Seminole County?Along the east shoulder of Rinehart Road north of Lake Mary Boulevard, you’ll find a very well taken care of bike trail. Hundreds of bicyclists and pedestrians travel along this trail each and every day.

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Is there a grace period for expired license plates?

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.[ASK TROOPER STEVE: Send safety question to Trooper Steve]The most recent question asks: Is there a grace period for when your license plate expires?Trooper Steve’s answer:When it comes to the date that your vehicle license plate expires it differs for every registered owner. Not all expiration dates are the same.

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What can you do to avoid getting pulled over at night?

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.[ASK TROOPER STEVE: Send safety question to Trooper Steve]The most recent question asks: What is the easiest way to avoid getting pulled over at night?Trooper Steve’s answer: A lot of people will say “I can’t believe you’re teaching people how to not get pulled over”. Think about that statement for a second.

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Hanging a face mask from your rear view mirror is dumb. Trooper Steve explains why

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.The most recent edition of Ask Trooper Steve centers around face masks.“If you’ve been on my Facebook page recently, you might’ve seen something that started quite the conversation earlier this week,” Trooper Steve said.

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Trooper Steve explains difference between Silver, Amber, Blue alerts in Florida

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.The most recent question Trooper Steve addressed is, “What are the differences between a Silver, Amber and Blue alert in the state of Florida?”“When it comes to a Silver Alert, usually the person must be 60 years of age or older,” Trooper Steve said. “In some cases, the person could range from ages 18 to 59 and police have determined that this person lacks some type of cognitive ability.

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Here’s how loud you can play music in your car

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.Stuart, of the Moss Park area, asked if there is a law limiting loud music coming from a car stereo."We all like playing loud music, but why do some of us feel it's needed to share that music with the world as we are traveling down the road?" Trooper Steve said.Florida Statute 316.3045, which covers operation of radios or other mechanical sound-making devices or instruments, explains the limitations for sound coming from a vehicle.

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Ask Trooper Steve: Should you ride a bike with or against traffic?

ORLANDO, Fla. – 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.With the flow of traffic or against the flow of traffic, that is the question. If you couldn’t have guessed I’m referring to the way a bicyclist should travel when traveling on the roadway.READ MORE: ASK TROOPER STEVE | WHAT THE HONKI personally thought this was pretty obvious but it’s almost the number one question I get from people who do ride bikes recreationally.

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Ask Trooper Steve: What does toll by plate mean?

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.

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Ask Trooper Steve: can you park on a highway to watch historic SapceX launch?

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.

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