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Originally Posted by russtcc
This has come up before but the other morning while walking on a path (facing potential traffic) a gentleman on a bicycle decided to play chicken to see if I would move. When he finally pulled on the grass he informed I'm to walk with traffic. I explained that ever since I was run over by a bicycle with stiches to show for it I will face traffic when possible. We agreed to disagree.
Out of curiosity I did a Google search for pedestrian regulations in Florida. In turns out that in 2022 Florida state regulations, 316.130; Pedestrians; traffic regulations it clearly states if there is not a sidewalk when walking along a road the pedestrian is to walk on the left side facing traffic which may approach from the opposite direction.
I guess you can quibble as to what makes a road or highway but for me if anything with wheels is on that surface I'm on the left side. Walking on the right side with carts and bicycles coming behind me is like trusting everyone in a roundabout to stay in their lane! Below is a link to the regulations.
Statutes & Constitution
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The whole idea is to be able to react to a vehicle which may cause harm to you. If you're facing the traffic you can see it coming and take evasive action, if necessary. If you're walking WITH the traffic a vehicle, especially a quiet electric golf cart, can come up behind you, strike you and you'll never know what hit you.
As for the guy who told you otherwise, he's an example of why here in The Villages you have to have eyes in the back of your head. Too people do not know "The Rules of the Road".