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Old 01-13-2024, 08:47 PM
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Pedestrians always have the right of way, but should be walking against traffic. It is a courtesy for pedestrians to step off the MMP if there is room. If a case were ever to go to a courtroom, a pedestrian would have the right of way against a motorized vehicle, No judge in their right mind would ever endorse a motorized vehicles right against any walker, whether they Cary a cane or are just walking.
Do you mean pedestrians always have the right of way on our MMPs and diamond lanes or in general? According this this article, pedestrians do not always have right of way but this is not concerning our MMPs and Diamond Lanes.......

Pedestrian Safety Laws | Bike/Walk Central Florida
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