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.
A News 6 viewer named Derren on Tuesday asked, “I have recently seen construction vehicles with green LED lights. Is this legal? I thought it was only security vehicles.”
Trooper Steve said he recently noticed the same thing.
“I was on my way to work when I saw green LED lights flashing from a construction vehicle,” he said. “Being a nerd with traffic lights, I knew this was solely for security vehicles. Well, I was wrong.”
About a year ago, laws changed to allow a combination of green and amber lights atop a construction vehicle while it is in an active construction zone.
“So, what’s the takeaway?” Trooper Steve said. “If you see flashing lights, be aware.”
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