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Originally Posted by zcaveman
I think that once you get off of the multinodal paths and are on one of the main roads (Belle Meade Circle, Morris, Madiera, Enrico, etc,) they are allowed to issue tickets for not obeying the traffic laws. They sit in Azteca loop on the side roads and on Legacy Lane and give tickets for running the stop signs.
Although a few years ago, I did see a cop on a cycle chase a cart down the multinodal path. Maybe the cart committed an infraction on Southern Trace and did not stop for the cop so he pursued.
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With regards to Azteca Loop. I questioned this with the CCD and here's their reply from Eva Rey. I assume the other districts have similar agreements.
And, according to Lt Wolfe, the multi-modal paths are district property and SCSO has no jurisdiction with regard to cart speed.
Response from Eva Rey:
Thank you for your e-mail. Villa roads are the property of the District they are in, which in this case would be District #2. However, these villa roads are also public roads, which grant the Sheriff’s Office the authority under Florida Statutes to patrol/write citations. In addition, F.S. 316.006 grants municipalities the authority to enter into agreements with special districts, such as District #2, to provide these services. District #2 and the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office entered into such an agreement in 2002.
In summary, the Sheriff is granted the authority to patrol villa roads by Florida Statutes and by written agreement with the District. I hope this answers your question. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.