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    Dear Abby: Hey, I’m walking here! Pedestrian reminds others what sidewalks are for

    Harry Posted on

    DEAR ABBY: I’m a hiker and I’d like to know, are there any rules about passing an oncoming hiker?

    I tend to stay to my right as if I were driving, but occasional walkers seem to insist on staying to their left.

    Also, a note to your readers: Sidewalks are for PEDESTRIANS, so please keep your vehicles, lawn mowers, lawn equipment, home maintenance/repair equipment, etc.

    While it’s easy for me to maneuver around them, it’s not easy for toddlers on bikes or people using wheelchairs or pushing strollers. — TRAVELING IN FLORIDA

    DEAR NAVIGATION: Pedestrian etiquette is the same as driver etiquette in all 50 states: Stay on the right side of the “road.”

    Additionally, people using scooters and bicycles on the sidewalk pose a danger to pedestrians. Many communities may have regulations that discourage parking equipment on sidewalks.

    If the ordinance is semi-permanent, visit your municipality’s website to determine which department the violation(s) should be reported to.

    Dear Abby was written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact dear Abby at: www.DearAbby.com or PO Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

    Harry
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