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Old 08-29-2010, 05:29 PM
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When you quote laws without including definitions you may confuse the issue.

The definition of "vehicle" is key here. What is it?

I believe Florida usually defines "vehicle", in its traffic laws, as a licensed
vehicle.

If this definition is used are golf carts licensed.

Also is a cart path considered to be part of a road used by licensed vehicles?
I appreciate your intentions.

I assure you and our other readers I only wanted to bring the letter of the law into this subject.

You stated, "I believe Florida usually defines "vehicle", in its traffic laws, as a licensed vehicle".

According to Florida Statutes, Title XXIII, Chapter 316.003, Paragraph 75, a vehicle is described as,

(75)VEHICLE.—Every device, in, upon, or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway, excepting devices used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.

I am hopeful this clears me of your charge "you may confuse the issue". In fact, I believe it clarifies the issue as that was my original intention.

If you want clarification of any other part of the statute quoted by me, simply go the web site of the aforementioned Florida Statutes.