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 latest Ask Trooper Steve question addressed an unusual way to park in a driveway: Sideways behind two other cars.
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“I am definitely not about to get into the business of telling you what to do on your private property, but I will tell you how not to get in trouble with the law,” Trooper Steve said. “Any time you park in your driveway, it’s really up to you how you want to park. But if you don’t want to get in trouble with local law enforcement or code enforcement, you’ll want to make sure that you do not block the sidewalk or any public access to any other roadway or anything similar.”
Trooper Steve said problems often occur in communities operated by a homeowners association.
“Before positioning your vehicles in a manner that is not common, please check with your homeowners association bylaws,” he said. “There are a variety of rules that your average homeowner would never guess are there. So if you’re gonna’ do something weird, make sure you check those rules first.”