[tommy steam]

What would that limit be? Let's say its 20 , could you get a ticket if you were going 22. Thank you.

[SemiMike]

Originally Posted by tommy steam

What would that limit be? Let's say its 20 , could you get a ticket if you were going 22. Thank you.

My understanding is that the multimodal paths are private property, so local law enforcement has no jurisdiction there. Thus, whatever the limit is considered, there is no one to enforce it.

[DonH57]

I don't understand the belief on this site that the multi modal paths are private property not subject to LE jurisdiction. Most run along the roadways. I personally would not trust what I read here as fact. I would ask the authorities. I'm no goody two shoes but wouldn't trust what someone states here. Just saying.

[rhood]

That's a fact Jack ! ! ! Lots of misinformation here, but not this.

[NECHFalcon68]

In a recent issue of the POA, the Sumter Sheriff said there was no posted speed limit on the multi modal paths. As such he cant cite for speeding, however, if a n Officer sees activity that he believes is criminal (such as erratic driving, suspicion of DUI), he can act.
On the street, it is 20mph
I know the POA news is posted on a site, damned if I can find it right now...

[buggyone]

Yep, that is the fact. The multi-modal trails are private property and the local law enforcement officers do not have authority to give tickets - except if they see open alcohol containers or reckless driving.

Personally, I believe volunteers of Seniors vs Crime should be given radar guns and have the authority to give citations on the multi-modal trails for speeds over 20 mph.

[Carl in Tampa]

Florida Statute 316.640

(2) COUNTIES.�
(a) The sheriff�s office of each of the several counties of this state shall enforce all of the traffic laws of this state on all the streets and highways thereof and elsewhere throughout the county wherever the public has the right to travel by motor vehicle. In addition, the sheriff�s office may be required by the county to enforce the traffic laws of this state on any private or limited access road or roads over which the county has jurisdiction pursuant to a written agreement entered into under s. 316.006(3)(b).

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by NECHFalcon68

In a recent issue of the POA, the Sumter Sheriff said there was no posted speed limit on the multi modal paths. As such he cant cite for speeding, however, if a n Officer sees activity that he believes is criminal (such as erratic driving, suspicion of DUI), he can act.
On the street, it is 20mph
I know the POA news is posted on a site, damned if I can find it right now...

Property Owners, Association of Florida

[NECHFalcon68]

Here it is. Go to question 8 on page 11 and the answer on page 12,
http://www.poa4us.org/bulletins_file...etin201305.pdf

[Carl in Tampa]

320.01 Definitions, general.�As used in the Florida Statutes, except as otherwise provided, the term:
(1) �Motor vehicle� means:
(a) An automobile, motorcycle, truck, trailer, semitrailer, truck tractor and semitrailer combination, or any other vehicle operated on the roads of this state, used to transport persons or property, and propelled by power other than muscular power, but the term does not include traction engines, road rollers, special mobile equipment as defined in s. 316.003(48), vehicles that run only upon a track, bicycles, swamp buggies, or mopeds.

(22) �Golf cart� means a motor vehicle that is designed and manufactured for operation on a golf course for sporting or recreational purposes and that is not capable of exceeding speeds of 20 miles per hour.

[rhood]

Sounds like you are saying that SCSO are a bunch of rookies who don't know the law?

[looneycat]

Originally Posted by Carl in Tampa

Florida Statute 316.640

(2) COUNTIES.�
(a) The sheriff�s office of each of the several counties of this state shall enforce all of the traffic laws of this state on all the streets and highways thereof and elsewhere throughout the county wherever the public has the right to travel by motor vehicle. In addition, the sheriff�s office may be required by the county to enforce the traffic laws of this state on any private or limited access road or roads over which the county has jurisdiction pursuant to a written agreement entered into under s. 316.006(3)(b).

multimodal paths were not built with public (county) money.

[Carl in Tampa]

Originally Posted by looneycat

multimodal paths were not built with public (county) money.

That is immaterial. This provision was developed specifically to address traffic enforcement on the parking lots of malls, shopping centers and other private property locations.

The parking lots were not paved using public money.

[Pepperhead]

I know this sounds like I'm bragging, but here goes....
I am not a lawyer.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I've never seen a speed limit posted so how would it be possible for LE to enforce one.