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Originally Posted by mtdjed
Many drivers in The Villages are not from Florida and are not aware of Florida Traffic Laws regarding pedestrians.
From the Florida Drivers Handbook Chapter 3 regarding Pedestrians
"It is the motorist's responsibility to do everything possible to avoid colliding with any pedestrians. Bicyclists, skaters and skateboarders in a crosswalk or driveway are considered pedestrians. Turning motorists must yield to pedestrians at intersections with traffic signals. Motorists must yield to pedestrians crossing the street or driveway at any marked mid-block crossing, driveway or intersection without traffic signals."
Too many motorists ignore the pedestrian signs at mid block crosswalks such as on Stillwater just west of Canal at Lake Sumter Landing. If a pedestrian is waiting to cross, you the driver should stop to allow that to happen.
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I wonder if there are any states that have laws regarding pedestrians that are different from Florida's.