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Barefoot 05-02-2013 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by LndLocked (Post 670508)
North of 466 their is a grand total of about 1/4 mile of sidewalks that are adjacent to a "diamond lane" .... which they are properly called. Referring to them as "cart lanes" implys that carts somehow have more "right of way" than anyone or anything else .... which they do not. It is a popular misconception in TV and as you can probably tell, is a hot button issue for me.

Due to the fact that their are no sidewalks north of 466 adjacent to a diamond lane (with the exception that 1/4 mile running in front of Mulberry Grove Rec Center) most people could not leave their neighborhoods to walk, run or bike without utilizing a diamond lane or walking in someone's yard.

I do agree that everyone has an obligation to avoid everyone as possible and that legal right of way does not give anyone the right to hit anyone mor anything else.
I'm assuming they're called Multi Modal Lanes since they are shared by golf carts, bicyclists, and walkers/joggers. If all lane users share the lanes respectfully, everyone should be safe and happy. Yes I do wear rose colored glasses. :laugh:

CFrance 05-03-2013 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by LndLocked (Post 670508)
North of 466 their is a grand total of about 1/4 mile of sidewalks that are adjacent to a "diamond lane" .... which they are properly called. Referring to them as "cart lanes" implys that carts somehow have more "right of way" than anyone or anything else .... which they do not. It is a popular misconception in TV and as you can probably tell, is a hot button issue for me.

Due to the fact that their are no sidewalks north of 466 adjacent to a diamond lane (with the exception that 1/4 mile running in front of Mulberry Grove Rec Center) most people could not leave their neighborhoods to walk, run or bike without utilizing a diamond lane or walking in someone's yard.

I do agree that everyone has an obligation to avoid everyone as possible and that legal right of way does not give anyone the right to hit anyone or anything else.
Fair enough. Thanks for the clarification.

ROCKETMAN 05-03-2013 07:37 AM
I asked a sumter county officer the other day if i am driving inside the white line and i have slower traffic (bike, jogger, roller skater, slow cart) in front of me, can i pull out and pass. He said as long as you do not exceed the 19.9 limit, you can pass.

beachgirl 05-04-2013 07:41 PM
Trial by Jury
 
I was wondering if anyone has ever asked for a trial by jury for golf cart violations.

perrjojo 05-04-2013 08:35 PM
As I always say, Share the Road ( or multi modal path). It's the Law...it is also the right thing to do!

CFrance 05-04-2013 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by beachgirl (Post 671460)
I was wondering if anyone has ever asked for a trial by jury for golf cart violations.
I wonder if there even is such a thing for something of that small magnitude. :shrug:

Barefoot 05-04-2013 09:41 PM
The POA Newspaper (just delivered) has lots of interesting information on this subject!

OnTrack 05-05-2013 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Barefoot (Post 671510)
The POA Newspaper (just delivered) has lots of interesting information on this subject!
Yes it does. :thumbup:

It even discusses making a left turn across the auto lane...from the right diamond/cart lane.

Short answer.....DON'T DO IT!!! :D


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paulandjean 05-05-2013 08:41 AM
Talked to a cop at Spanish Springs last night.Asked if you could make a left -hand turn from the diamond-cart lane,he said you sure can as long as there is "No Left Hand Turn signage. Never seen anything that would warrent a ticket, just as I thought.

luvmagic2 05-05-2013 08:43 AM
I have heard that someone "knows someone" that got a ticket...but I have never actually spoken with anyone that has.

CFrance 05-05-2013 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by paulandjean (Post 671636)
Talked to a cop at Spanish Springs last night.Asked if you could make a left -hand turn from the diamond-cart lane,he said you sure can as long as there is "No Left Hand Turn signage. Never seen anything that would warrent a ticket, just as I thought.
I don't understand what that means. Why would it be okay to turn left if there is signage saying No Left Hand Turn?

POA bulletin--Lt. Wolfe was pretty clear that you must first safely merge into street traffic before making left hand turn. I guess I would go with his explanation.

DonH57 05-05-2013 09:04 AM
Yes. The POA bulletin does contain the article concerning many golf cart driving issues and I found it to be a very usefull article since it comes from the authorities.

paulandjean 05-05-2013 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 671644)
I don't understand what that means. Why would it be okay to turn left if there is signage saying No Left Hand Turn?

POA bulletin--Lt. Wolfe was pretty clear that you must first safely merge into street traffic before making left hand turn. I guess I would go with his explanation.
Answer for you. Can I turn left from diamond-cart lane ? answer Yes. However you cannot if there is a "No Left Turn Sign. I myself am sticking with the patrol officer who is on the road,writing tickets for my answer.

OnTrack 05-05-2013 09:20 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by CFrance
POA bulletin--Lt. Wolfe was pretty clear that you must first safely merge into street traffic before making left hand turn. I guess I would go with his explanation.
Yep. :thumbup:

I think I would believe Lt. Wolfe, rather than an anecdotal story from some unknown source. ;)

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Bogie Shooter 05-05-2013 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by paulandjean (Post 671660)
Answer for you. Can I turn left from diamond-cart lane ? answer Yes. However you cannot if there is a "No Left Turn Sign. I myself am sticking with the patrol officer who is on the road,writing tickets for my answer.
Good Luck!


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