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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).