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RVCA UPDATES

Cordova Road Seawall remember that operation of low-speed, electric vehicles can be
extremely dangerous, and accidents can and do occur.
The contractor’s current timeline shows all seawall &
drainage improvements to be completed by the end of this In reviewing the Protect Rio Vista Security Patrol Logs, we’ve
year and roadway re-surfacing & site restoration to be noticed an increase in the reporting of stops dealing with
completed in January 2021. Direct any questions to: both unlicensed underage drivers and adult drivers with small
children who were not in a car seat. In an effort to enhance
Juan Carlos Samuel, E.I., ENV SP
Project Manager II, City of Fort Lauderdale the safety of our residential streets, RVCA is providing you
Public Works I Stormwater Engineering Division with some reminders on the use of golf carts/LSVs.
JSamuel@fortlauderdale.gov Please keep in mind that the uses of golf carts and LSVs
are governed by Florida law (see F.S. 316.2122, F.S.
Timeline For Work in Hector Park & 316.613). Thus, we want to remind golf cart/LSV owners
Virginia Young Park of the following to ensure a safe driving experience for all
vehicles on our streets:
• Stormwater work – Should be completed within six-to-seven
316.2122: Operation of a low-speed vehicle on certain
weeks from 10/26/2020 (December 4 - December 11
completion date). Temporary asphalt patches will be provided. roadways.--The operation of a low-speed vehicle, as defined
in s. 320.01(42), on any road as defined in s. 334.03(15)
• Watermain work – Will begin once stormwater work is
completed in order to minimize traffic impacts in the area. or (33), is authorized with the following restrictions:
(1) A low-speed vehicle may be operated only on streets
It should be completed within one month (December 11 to
January 11 completion date). where the posted speed limit is 35 miles per hour or less.
This does not prohibit a low-speed vehicle from crossing a
• Hector Park – New curb and landscaping can begin
once stormwater work is completed. It should be road or street at an intersection where the road or street
has a posted speed limit of more than 35 miles per hour.
completed within three weeks (January 2 completion date).
• Virginia Young Park – (2) A low-speed vehicle must be equipped with
headlamps, stop lamps, turn signal lamps, taillamps, reflex
o Hardscape (new curb and sidewalk) to begin within next
two weeks, followed by landscape, and should be reflectors, parking brakes, rearview mirrors, windshields,
seat belts, and vehicle identification numbers.
completed within four weeks (December 4 completion date).
o There are currently some delays with the playground (3) A low-speed vehicle must be registered and insured in
accordance with s. 320.02.
supplier and installer, so the new playground will most likely
be the last item to be installed in the park. The plan is to (4) Any person operating a low-speed vehicle must have in
his or her possession a valid driver's license.
keep the existing playground as long as possible, and then
remove it just before the new one is ready to be installed. In addition, the Florida Statutes require every operator of a
• Roadway restoration (asphalt, sidewalk replacement) – Will motor vehicle transporting a child who is five (5) years old or
be last item to be completed, should be completed within one younger to be properly secured by a crash-tested, federally
week after all other work (January 18 completion date). approved child restraint device. Any person who violates this
section commits a moving violation punishable as provided
Please direct any questions regarding the parks to:
Francisco Ríos, P.E., Acting Senior Project Manager in Chapter 318 may end up having three
(3) points assessed against his or her
City of Fort Lauderdale , Public Works Engineering
FRios@fortlauderdale.gov driver license or attending a DHSMV
child restraint safety program, if
Golf Carts, Low Speed Vehicles approved by the court.

(LSVs) and Florida law requirements On behalf of your Rio Vista Civic
Association, please help keep
We have recently been advised of complaints concerning our streets, our children and our
underage drivers operating golf carts on the streets of Rio Vista
residents safe! Thank you! RV
as well as adults transporting children in golf carts. Please
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