Who Knew?

Another great tip from the GWTC Discussion List -- this one comes from Andrea's friend and running partner, Sandra:

While running this morning in Killearn, a police officer stopped and advised Andrea and I that it was against the law to run in the street if there was a sidewalk. Well, guess what: it is true.

Florida Statute 316.130(3) states, "Where sidewalks are provided, no pedestrian shall, unless required by other circumstances, walk along and upon the portion of a roadway paved for vehicular traffic." You can receive a $15 ticket if you do this.

Florida Statute 316.130(4) says that if sidewalks are not provided, "... when practical, walk only on the shoulder on the left side of the roadway in relation to the pedestrian's direction of travel, facing traffic which may approach from the opposite direction..."

There is a 27-page publication which outlines the Florida Pedestrian Law Enforcement Guide. So now you know. Have a great run on the sidewalk or a dirt road.