[Aces4]

Originally Posted by MartinSE

I assume you then, in your career also saw that there can be reasons other than intoxication for a person to appear intoxicated. And without a test a good lawyer has a case (with a doctors testimony) to get the suspect off because of an existing medical condition.

MOST of the time, it's a drunk, but lets not just convict the innocent because most of the time its a drunk.

A law enforcement officer obviously can smell and see the difference between a diabetic emergency, for example, and a drunk.

[Worldseries27]

Originally Posted by aces4

let me help you, this was a tongue in cheek comment for a portrait of drunken characteristics observed by sober people over the years. Of course, there may be younger people who have never witnessed a drunk in public. I’ve been around long enough to have seen a lot.

not the way a republic works

[Aces4]

Originally Posted by Worldseries27

not the way a republic works

As one of your articles states… weird. Let’s pick up on a very tiny, infinitesimal happenstance, which a sufferer should realize they have by the time they hit a retirement community, as an everyday experience. But I did have a good chuckle.

[Luggage]

He didn't attack the church but since many people go drunk to begin with I can assume they came home drunk

[Worldseries27]

Originally Posted by luggage

he didn't attack the church but since many people go drunk to begin with i can assume they came home drunk

you know what they say about " assume"

[MidWestIA]

On the multi use path - can't be serious damage my guess 911 will do nothing unless a ambulance is needed

[HIgolfers]

Originally Posted by clouwho

Evidently the local police (call 911) do have jurisdiction over the multimodal paths. They have issued DUIs for people on the paths (and I know of one local woman jailed for said offense) AND yes they can, and do (not as often as in past) issue tickets for those going over 20mph on the multi modal paths. It becomes an expensive felony offense if I remember the big hub but last time someone was caught doing so.

I would ALWAYS call 911 when there is an accident, injury, DUI etc. they will steer you in right direction and you will have documented that you addressed issue. Also, I would take photo of cart and driver if on multi modal in case they take off.



Hopefully you weren’t hit hard enough to be injured.

Wrong. Husband in his golf cart was hit head on by another cart on MMP. Guy swerved into husband’s side of the path after rounding a curve. Police called and responded and said they had no jurisdiction on MMPs. This was last year.

[Dee Smith]

Originally Posted by KeithD

I was recently hit from behind by an intoxicated golf cart driver. I did not know who to call when operating on the multi use paths in the villages. What law enforcement agency has jurisdiction on the paths?

Were you walking or riding. Were you hurt? I hope you are ok.

[thevillages2013]

Originally Posted by RICH1

We’ve met?

Your style is impeccable

[thevillages2013]

Originally Posted by Worldseries27

you know what they say about " assume"

Ooh , ooh I know!! “ You make an A$$ out of you AND me!

[mark100]

Originally Posted by KeithD

I was recently hit from behind by an intoxicated golf cart driver. I did not know who to call when operating on the multi use paths in the villages. What law enforcement agency has jurisdiction on the paths?

You call the Sheriff's Dept in the county you are in. i.e Lake, Sumter or Marion. If a person is intoxicated, they can be arrested for "Operating While Intoxicated" on any private roadway. Or. if you are in Lady Lake you call that police department