What troubles me most about the Villages?
It does not seem possible to drive anywhere without a "near miss." People turn a blind eye to stop signs and speed limit signs. Golf carts turn "across" in front of traffic all the time. Turn signals are "regularly" not used. It is dangerous to stop at a stop sign, because the car behind you expects you to not stop and it is a total suprise that they, too, have to stop. Souped up golf carts, under aged grandchildren driving golf carts. Grandchildren riding on the lap (or standing) of the golf cart driver.
I believe it is a national trend, but it is far more pronounced in The Villages. This is a retirement community and people are not suppose to be in a hurry. That is not the problem. I believe the problem is that many people have given up their social responsibilities along with their jobs. Have you ever noticed the "outrage" people demonstrate when they receive a speeding ticket.
We need to have more police enforcement in the Villages. It is a "city" of 70,000+ people.
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