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Originally Posted by golfing eagles
A couple problems with that post:
A walker is not required to jump off the path when a cart (or cycle) approaches. Plus, there are sections of MMP that just don't have the space to do that.
A "courtesy" is just that, the pedestrian is not required to give a courtesy. On the other hand, the cart is required to yield the right of way.
A cart driver is not forced to drive in the opposite "lane" or into oncoming traffic by a pedestrian, he chooses to do so. The law would suggest he must take the other option---STOP or slow down until the oncoming lane is clear. I have no idea why any cart driver would think they are entitled to drive at max speed on a MMP, never slowing down, stopping or yielding. Actually, I do, I just wrote it----ENTITLEMENT
And finally, the last 2 sentences of the OP suggests that a cart only has to avoid pedestrians walking in the same direction as he is. Please don't test THAT theory.
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So I got 3 walkers coming towards me blocking the whole lane with some traffic coming. I come to stop in my lane. Somebody has to give. I either have move off path into grass or to opposite lane when clear. Or the walkers stop, have to fall in single file, or step off till congestion clears. It’s not always clear cut. Nobody should demand right of way but give way to stay safe. if they don’t that entitlement IMO.