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Old 08-24-2022, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by russtcc View Post
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.

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When I walk on the MM paths, I walk to the far left, then when ANY vehicle ( bicycle or golf cart) approaches me, I step off onto the grass. Since I am trying to ENJOY my walk, I have ZERO desire to prove some ill defined point and "play chicken". That would just make 2 people NOT enjoy their time on the path.