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Old 10-05-2013, 02:13 PM
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Thanks Chazz for the statute. I guess that makes sense to be safe and I do for the most part follow this rule. Although I don't actually always stop at the stop signs on the paths so much as slow down, look both ways and continue. Running is diff than being in a car/cart because you have plenty of time as you come to the sign on foot to see the traffic pattern. If there's traffic coming I come to a complete stop and start to walk out to the middle of the path as the car comes to the gate. Usually that's where the signs are. I've also stopped at red lights (be foolish to run thru them with cars crossing in front of me) but will continue as soon as I see an opportunity even it's still red or I'll take a turn, go a few feet, and then cross to continue where I was headed. I'm very cautious and always defer to the cars/carts in these situations. But lights are not a problem here since I seldom come to one on my designated routes.

But usually that's not the issue. The issue is on the straight-a-ways with very rude and obnoxious cart drivers who don't want you sharing the space with them for whatever reason. They can see me coming from afar and are plenty ready for me when they get to me. It's not the norm, thankfully but it happens enough. I have to laugh because I'd estimate at least 75% of them are whizzing by me in a speeding golf cart.

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