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Old 08-12-2019, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by WalkerLoop View Post
It is illegal to block access to a public street in Florida. The police officer was correct, in that you cannot touch/move the lawn mowers equipment, but the lawn mowing company is legally required to move their equipment or they can be fined and potentially arrested if they decline the officer's request.
Best solution we found is to park one’s vehicle on the street in front of your driveway.

By the time the cops get down their call list and swing by an hour later, they’re gone. It’s not high priority.