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Accidentally hit a car with your car door? Here's what you need to do
Read full article: Accidentally hit a car with your car door? Here's what you need to doIf you’ve accidentally hit someone’s car with your door, you may wonder about the next steps. Here’s a quick guide on what’s legal and recommended in these situations.
Understanding disabled parking in Florida: What you need to know
Read full article: Understanding disabled parking in Florida: What you need to knowNews 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.
Can I walk over a car that’s stopped in the crosswalk?
Read full article: Can I walk over a car that’s stopped in the crosswalk?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.
What to know if my driver’s license is supended
Read full article: What to know if my driver’s license is supendedNews 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.
News 6 receives honors for coverage of Purple Heart national convention
Read full article: News 6 receives honors for coverage of Purple Heart national conventionSeveral members of the News 6 team were honored this week by the Military Order of the Purple Heart for their coverage of the organization's national convention in July.
Are slow drivers in the passing lane required to scoot over?
Read full article: Are slow drivers in the passing lane required to scoot over?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.
Can cyclists ride their bikes on the sidewalk in Florida?
Read full article: Can cyclists ride their bikes on the sidewalk in Florida?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.
Can I use the shoulder to get around stopped traffic due to a crash?
Read full article: Can I use the shoulder to get around stopped traffic due to a crash?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.
Can you text while driving in school pick-up lines?
Read full article: Can you text while driving in school pick-up lines?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.
When merging onto a highway and traffic is heavy, can you stop?
Read full article: When merging onto a highway and traffic is heavy, can you stop?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.
Is it illegal to have your phone mounted on your windshield?
Read full article: Is it illegal to have your phone mounted on your windshield?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.
Trooper Steve Montiero wins ‘Officer of the Year’ from Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Read full article: Trooper Steve Montiero wins ‘Officer of the Year’ from Mothers Against Drunk DrivingNews 6 Traffic Safety Expert Trooper Steve Montiero's commitment to keeping Florida drivers safe on the road has earned him the 2024 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award from Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
U-turning at a median opening. Who has the right of way?
Read full article: U-turning at a median opening. Who has the right of way?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.
Can you exit, reenter the highway to avoid a backup?
Read full article: Can you exit, reenter the highway to avoid a backup?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.
Here are bicycle safety tips for students on the road this school year
Read full article: Here are bicycle safety tips for students on the road this school yearIt's only a few weeks until students in Central Florida head back to school — and that means there will be more kids on the streets either walking or riding their bicycles to school.
Do you really have to flag items sticking out of your vehicle? It depends
Read full article: Do you really have to flag items sticking out of your vehicle? It dependsNews 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.
‘Freedom isn’t free:’ Trooper Steve and News 6 photojournalist reflect on Honor Flight trip
Read full article: ‘Freedom isn’t free:’ Trooper Steve and News 6 photojournalist reflect on Honor Flight tripTrooper Steve and James 'Goose' Gosselin explain why this assignment is one of the highlights of their respective careers
‘What are we? Heroes:’ Trooper Steve and News 6 photojournalist go on Honor Flight to honor our veterans
Read full article: ‘What are we? Heroes:’ Trooper Steve and News 6 photojournalist go on Honor Flight to honor our veteransTrooper Steve and photojournalist James 'Goose' Gosselin document their 19-hour mission to honor our heroes
If no sign is posted, what’s the speed limit in Florida? How fast can I go?
Read full article: If no sign is posted, what’s the speed limit in Florida? How fast can I go?News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road every week, helping Central Florida residents become better drivers by being better educated.
‘Pit officials are responsible for everything that happens on pit lane:’ What an IMSA pit lane official really does
Read full article: ‘Pit officials are responsible for everything that happens on pit lane:’ What an IMSA pit lane official really doesTrooper Steve learns about track safety at Daytona International Speedway
Is it illegal to cover your license plate with clear or tinted cover?
Read full article: Is it illegal to cover your license plate with clear or tinted cover?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.
If I have pending fees on an out-of-state license, can I still get a Florida driver’s license?
Read full article: If I have pending fees on an out-of-state license, can I still get a Florida driver’s license?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.
Ask Trooper Steve: When a crossing guard is not with students, can they direct traffic?
Read full article: Ask Trooper Steve: When a crossing guard is not with students, can they direct traffic?Trooper Steve was asked, “When a crossing guard is not crossing students, can they stop vehicles and assist in directing traffic?”
Florida’s Move Over law has expanded. Here’s what it includes
Read full article: Florida’s Move Over law has expanded. Here’s what it includesFor years, the Florida move over law has required drivers to clear the travel lane closest to emergency vehicles or service vehicles actively working on the side of the road. Now, it includes more.
Ask Trooper Steve: Can a police officer be completely hidden while speed patrolling?
Read full article: Ask Trooper Steve: Can a police officer be completely hidden while speed patrolling?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.
Ask Trooper Steve: Can I leave a car idling if it has a push start ignition?
Read full article: Ask Trooper Steve: Can I leave a car idling if it has a push start ignition?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.
Ask Trooper Steve: Can an ambulance pass a school bus that’s unloading students?
Read full article: Ask Trooper Steve: Can an ambulance pass a school bus that’s unloading students?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.
Ask Trooper Steve: Can semitrucks park on ramps so the driver can rest?
Read full article: Ask Trooper Steve: Can semitrucks park on ramps so the driver can rest?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.
‘Have we gotten close calls? Yes.:’ School mental health professionals tell the real story of how students are doing
Read full article: ‘Have we gotten close calls? Yes.:’ School mental health professionals tell the real story of how students are doingSt. Cloud High School school psychologist and social worker sit down with Trooper Steve to discuss the status of students' mental health
Can I get out of my vehicle if I want to while on a traffic stop?
Read full article: Can I get out of my vehicle if I want to while on a traffic stop?News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road, helping Central Florida residents become better drivers by being better educated.
Are trucks with high front bumpers, low rear illegal in Florida?
Read full article: Are trucks with high front bumpers, low rear illegal in Florida?News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road, helping Central Florida residents become better drivers by being better educated.