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Old 07-13-2021, 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by ThehappypeopleLOL View Post
Florida law 316.130(7) prohibits interfering with a pedestrian lawfully in the crosswalk. If there are no traffic control signals or signs, the driver MUST YIELD to a pedestrian in the crosswalk. To help motorists comply with Florida law The Villages should install crosswalk signs at all crossings for pedestrian safety.
No! Don't litter the area with useless signs.

Anyone who cares knows that pedestrians have the right of way in a crosswalk - they don't need dozens of signs to remind them.

Anyone who doesn't care won't be convinced to care just because there are now dozens of new signs.
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