[SaucyJim]

Dogfights are also prohibited under Florida statutes.

[SaucyJim]

Dogfights are also prohibited under Florida statutes.

[HospitalCoder]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Which is a clear violation of Florida statute 316.130 sec 3 and they can be cited for it. I particularly like those that want to play chicken with a 600 lb. cart coming at them at 20 mph.

Playing chicken or asserting the right of way? When you see a pedestrian, you should pass in other lane if safe to do so. If you can’t pass safely, you should stop your cart until you can pass or the until the pedestrian has cleared from in front of you.

[G.R.I.T.S.]

What about those who have their backs to traffic??? Total idiots.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by HospitalCoder

Playing chicken or asserting the right of way? When you see a pedestrian, you should pass in other lane if safe to do so. If you can’t pass safely, you should stop your cart until you can pass or the until the pedestrian has cleared from in front of you.

Majority golf cart drivers do that.

Majority Pedestrians need follow status, and not walk in middle and NEVER walk two abreast when traffic coming. That’s not sharing path that hogging it.

[ThirdOfFive]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Majority golf cart drivers do that.

Majority Pedestrians need follow status, and not walk in middle and NEVER walk two abreast when traffic coming. That’s not sharing path that hogging it.

When I walk I always step off the MMP onto the grass for approaching traffic, which is always appreciated.

[TeresaE]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

I see it everyday.

Walkers / Runners walking in the wrong direction on the "cart paths" (whatever you want to call the paths).

Walkers / Runners in the cart lane on roads when there is a sidewalk right next to them.

If we all used a little bit of Situational Awareness when using multi-modal paths, we’d all be better off and TV would be a more pleasant, friendly town.

Golf carts, yes you may go 20mph, but if you’re coming around a blind corner or entering a tunnel on a MMP, slow down.

Walkers, you know you’re sharing the path with golf carts, walk against the traffic so you can SEE and HEAR what’s headed towards you. If you walk with traffic you cannot SEE nor can you HEAR if you’re wearing ear buds. Plus if you’re walking WITH traffic yes, you’re putting yourself at grave risk and holding up vehicles behind you.

Cyclists, know your capabilities and limitations. You’re too fast for the walkers and too slow for the golf carts. Unfortunately, cyclists need to be especially vigilant.

Finally, as my dad taught me, you may have the right of way, but never insist on it or you may be DEAD RIGHT. Just be nice. It’s actually will make for a much better day if you are.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Topgun 1776

Florida Statute 316.130 addresses pedestrian traffic regulations and states that pedestrians should obey traffic control devices and instructions. However, it doesn't explicitly forbid pedestrians from using multi-modal paths when sidewalks exist.

MMP is a road, a path to one point to another used as transportation is road (look it up) therefore roads rules apply private road or not.

[Bombguy]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

sad you had to explain.

Requires walking in the road at some point.

[Bombguy]

Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive

Of course. Not exactly rocket surgery.

I do a lot of walking and see people walking on MMPs with traffic approaching them from the rear. Several times I've stopped and mentioned that they should be walking AGAINST approaching traffic instead of with it. I follow it up with "believe me, the way some people drive on these MMPs means that you WANT to see them coming". It always elicits a smile. So far no one has taken umbrage over my advice.

I bet it was you who corrected me about a month ago. Thanks.

[kendi]

Agree with a previous post that paved areas are easier on the skeletal system than concrete so walkers/runners may use the street.

We see a gentleman jogging in the street which actually may be safer for him because his feet shuffle a bit and the walking path which is not concrete is uneven from encroaching tree roots. The street is not heavily traveled and even less so at the time he’s out. Hopefully he thinks to always face the traffic.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by kendi

Agree with a previous post that paved areas are easier on the skeletal system than concrete so walkers/runners may use the street.

We see a gentleman jogging in the street which actually may be safer for him because his feet shuffle a bit and the walking path which is not concrete is uneven from encroaching tree roots. The street is not heavily traveled and even less so at the time he’s out. Hopefully he thinks to always face the traffic.

Walker/runners might use the street but if there is a sidewalk present then they are violating the law. I've checked... there is no reference to the skeletal condition, age, or walking abilities of the pedestrian mentioned in 316.130.

[SHIBUMI]

When two bodies are moving into the same space, the larger body will displace the smaller body in all cases.

Walkers give way to bikers, walkers and bikers give way to golf cars, walkers, bikers,golf cars give way to automobiles, walkers,bikers,golf cars, autos give way to trucks.

It's the simple science of self preservation, don't be a right fighter, stay safe and healthy.

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Not only the law..................it's Common Sense.

[ElDiabloJoe]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

R U on a leash??

That caused a chuckle, lol.

[shut the front door]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

NO. Not multimodal path, cart and bike lane along certain roads. C’mon, this is not rocket science, the statute is crystal clear. Do I really need to repeat it again. Please read the whole thread

Nobody reads here. It is a post only board.