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Originally Posted by KeithD
I was recently hit from behind by an intoxicated golf cart driver. I did not know who to call when operating on the multi use paths in the villages. What law enforcement agency has jurisdiction on the paths?
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Evidently the local police (call 911) do have jurisdiction over the multimodal paths. They have issued DUIs for people on the paths (and I know of one local woman jailed for said offense) AND yes they can, and do (not as often as in past) issue tickets for those going over 20mph on the multi modal paths. It becomes an expensive felony offense if I remember the big hub but last time someone was caught doing so.
I would ALWAYS call 911 when there is an accident, injury, DUI etc. they will steer you in right direction and you will have documented that you addressed issue. Also, I would take photo of cart and driver if on multi modal in case they take off.
Hopefully you weren’t hit hard enough to be injured.