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Originally Posted by CFrance
How about this scenario: I am approaching the exit gate at the St. James gate. (I am on St. Charles, and my goal is the roundabout on the other side of the gate.) Three cars have entirely filled the space on the other side of the exit gate and cannot get onto the roundabout due to the amount of traffic. Therefore, I cannot get through the exit gate arm to the other side. There's no room.
I am NOT going to tie up the golf cart lane on the inside of that gate by waiting on it, just because I have the right-of-way. I will let the carts go through until there is enough space on the other side of the exit gate for me to fit while waiting to get into the roundabout.
It happens all the time, especially around lunch time. Right or wrong?
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There is a statute that states, essentially, that you may not enter an intersection if there is no room on the other side. It is illegal to block an intersection, and, although it is cars and carts, it is an intersection. More like blocking a crosswalk, which is illegal. Any bikes, carts or walkers still have to mind the cars coming
in the gate and realize you may free to move at any moment. Technically, you still have the right of way, but
everyone should be very cautious.