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Old 02-19-2012, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Buffalo Ray View Post
While I totally understand that we should stay in the cart lanes as designated by the diamonds, what are the "official" rules/laws on passing? Are we allowed to sugnal, cross the solid white line, enter the automotive lane and pass slower vehicles/cyclists?

I was recently told that there is a large fine ($180) for crossing the solid white line to pass. I find this hard to believe.

Does anyone know with certainty?

Thank you in advance.
Ray.... I'm no expert here, but I have lived here for more than a year and I can tell you, folks in carts cross that white line all the time. For example, if you are making a left turn, you would merge into the auto lane to make the turn. Turning left from the cart lane is not advisable. As for passing....I pass all the time in the auto lane.

Not sure who told you about the large fine, but thats the first I have ever heard of anything like that...

Just my opinion... Others might be different.