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.
News 6 viewers asked Trooper Steve if there was there anything illegal about people stopping on the side of the highway. READ MORE: ASK TROOPER STEVE | WHAT THE HONK Here is what Trooper Steve had to say: Parking or stopping along any limited access highway like SR-528 or I-95 is considered illegal unless it’s an emergency.
A lot of this is because of the speeds and mass amount of vehicles that are on the roadway so it could be potentially dangerous to stop along the road.