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Old 12-20-2018, 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by JoMar View Post
I don't think that is right. There is a Florida Statute, (316.130) that details the responsibility of pedestrians. Item (8) states  No pedestrian shall suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle which is so close that it is impossible for the driver to yield. Also, whatever happened to personal responsibility?
Walking down parking lot is NOT place of safety.