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Old 02-05-2023, 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Mlr4343 View Post
Been discussing this in our neighborhood for a week or so and yes it is illegal to pass while in the diamond lane, according to the Sheriffs office. I called both the sheriff and local police and confirmed. No exceptions for a golf cart to pass ANY other cart, bike, trike, etc. Hard to believe. Sent an email to Don Wiley asking if Commissioners could address it but he’s indicated it’s a state traffic law and they can’t. Not sure where to go from here
The most ridiculous part is - say you are in the golf cart lane headed south, you want to make a left turn into a street on the northbound side of the street. There is no break in the solid line for you on the southbound side so technically it is illegal for you to cross the line to make your turn. Buuuut if you wait for a break in the line where a street intersects from your right you can then pull out legally. What a bunch of crap and I believe beatable in court due to inconsistencies
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