Did you miss updates on Florida driving laws? Catch up on what’s allowed and not

Three recent stories about Florida driving laws covered several topics, including how to use the left lane, what counts as distracted driving, and when you must move over for stopped vehicles.

Here’s a rundown to catch up:

Story 1: Can you drive slow in the fast lane? What Florida law says about that

Florida law says you can’t just camp out in the left lane if you know, or should know, someone faster is coming up behind you. You’re supposed to move right unless you’re passing, turning left, or exiting, and ignoring this can get you a ticket. SEE FULL STORY

Story 2: Is it legal to shave or eat while driving? Can passengers drink? See Florida law

Florida doesn’t specifically ban eating, grooming or fiddling with the radio while driving — but you can be cited if it leads to distracted or reckless driving. Passengers generally can’t drink alcohol in a car on public roads, and open containers are illegal, with only a few exceptions like certain commercial vehicles or large RVs. SEE FULL STORY

Story 3: Are you complying with this new Florida driving law? See what’s required

Florida’s expanded Move Over law now requires drivers to change lanes or slow down for any vehicle stopped on the roadside, not just police or tow trucks. If you don’t move over or slow properly, you can face fines, and the rule is meant to cut down on crashes and roadside deaths. SEE FULL STORY

The story summaries above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in the Miami Herald newsroom. The full stories in the links were reported, written and edited entirely by Miami Herald journalists.