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Old 07-22-2008, 03:12 AM
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Default Re: New traffic regs on Oak Forest Drive

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Originally Posted by Chazz
Although just an "advisory opinion," the Florida State Attorney General's written opinion I mentioned a few messages above (click on the link that I cited) seems to support Collection6. Although it doesn't make a distinction between commercial or residential traffic, it supports the rights of the public to travel on public streets.
I read the FAG Opinion and I agree that it supports the right of the "public" to travel on public streets. Since it does not distinguish between commercial and residential traffic, I would argue that the "public" includes both residential and commercial traffic, i.e., it is inclusive not exclusive; also, the signs posted do not distinguish between residential and commercial traffic.

FWIW, one of the concerns expressed by Commissioner Mast is how can the county issue a ticket merely for the offense of driving on a "public" street.

My. $.02...

John