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Originally Posted by coffeebean
Yes, you are right about that. I have been referring to a cart lane as a MMP. My mistake. Having said that........I'm still looking for a link that states the pedestrian has right of way on a MMP. I don't see that in writing in the information I have looked at.
Do pedestrians have the right of way on a cart path that is adjacent to a roadway (such as Odell Circle)?
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You won't find such a link. The MMP is a private road on private property and not subject to traffic laws.
The "cart path" is a designated section of the roadway. Pedestrians in the roadway and much of what has been discussed in this thread are covered by section 316 of the Florida statutes. In particular, see the specific paragraphs mentioned in previous posts.
One thing is abundantly clear, both in the traffic laws and criminal laws, you cannot use your golf cart as a weapon to injure a pedestrian. Playing chicken with a pedestrian, refusing to provide reasonable space when passing a pedestrian, intentionally hitting a pedestrian, or intentionally hitting anyone will usually turn out badly for you.