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Old 08-28-2022, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby View Post
The system works fine. You have to STOP in order to get through. That's the point of the gates.
They could accomplish the same thing WITHOUT needing a card by making the gate delay opening for 2 seconds (or whatever they choose). I think when first implemented many years ago they had other intentions for the card data but now it's just too big and the system is way too old and outdated. Besides, the delay with using card really don't make it much safer for golf carts. At some gates you can't even see the carts (and vice versa) because of shrubs.
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