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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby
It's not a road. It's a path, designated for use by golf carts, pedestrians, bicycles, roller skates, and I believe also segways but I'm not sure on those.
You really need to check stuff out first. From The VCDD:
https://www.districtgov.org/PdfUploa...5x8.5_0123.pdf
Notice that bolded underlined word "Vehicles." Vehicles are not allowed on MMPs. Golf carts are not considered vehicles, just like skateboards aren't considered vehicles. I'm not talking about the dictionary definition. I'm talking about the meaning as defined by local law and regulation. |
Interesting to argue the MMP is not a road and not subject to traffic laws but then take a definition of vehicle from the traffic laws. Do traffic laws apply or do they not apply?
Simple enough:
- The MMPs are not roads and are not subject to traffic laws
- Automobiles and motorcycles are not allowed on the MMP per the rules set up by the private entity that owns the MMPs
- Injuring someone is a crime; injuring someone due to negligence while operating a motorized vehicle is very likely going to lead to a court date.
- The rules of the road make sense and make the MMPs safer even if they are not enforceable on the MMP
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Why do people insist on making claims without looking them up first, do they really think no one will check? Proof by emphatic assertion rarely works.
Confirmation bias is real; I can find any number of articles that say so.
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