ORLANDO, Fla. – Trooper Steve, the traffic safety expert affiliated with News 6, takes on viewer queries and dispenses advice on road regulations, aimed at enhancing the driving aptitude of Central Florida’s motorists through better knowledge.

On Tuesday, a question was posed to Trooper Steve: “Is there ever a situation where crossing the double-yellow line is permissible?”

“Drawing from my experience as a former Florida Highway Patrol trooper, I can attest to the confusion these lines often cause,” Trooper Steve explained. “The fundamental rule is widely known: Double solid yellow lines signify a no-passing zone — and this is indeed the case.”

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According to Florida Statute 316.0875, crossing double-yellow lines to overtake another vehicle is prohibited. This holds true regardless of how slow the vehicle ahead is moving or how clear the road seems beyond it.

But here’s where it surprises people: There are a few very specific moments when crossing that double yellow is legal.

The first is when you’re making a left turn. If you need to turn into a driveway, side street, residence or business, the law allows you to cross the double yellow to do so. You’re not passing traffic, you’re simply moving into a lawful turning position.

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The second exception comes when law enforcement, road workers or emergency personnel direct you to cross the line. In those moments, their instructions override the roadway markings because safety and traffic control take priority.

And Florida law does allow you to safely pass a bicycle or other nonmotorized vehicle — just be careful when you do.

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Outside of those limited situations, the rule doesn’t budge. The markings are there to separate opposing traffic and reduce the risk of head-on collisions, which remain some of the most severe crashes we see on Florida roads.