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Originally Posted by mminternet
Just curious if others have difficulty seeing the gate arms at the main entrances? At the main entrance near our home, the arm/bar will stay up for an extended amount of time and then at other times they drop between each car. Regardless, they can be difficult to see due to rain/sun/etc... Why are there not flashing lights on these? The red paint/tape isn't doing much for visibility. I imagine solar powered lights could be added without a lot of expense to the gate arm. I've seen several broken arms so it must be an issue... Is there a department in the Villages where a person could voice their concerns? Thanks.
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Several previous threads on this if you search for them.
The arms on entrances should drop between each car. Be safe: expect it, plan on it, use your card or the red button in any case.
The arms on exits seem to vary from gate to gate and sometimes even at the same gate. Sometimes they will stay up if you are close to the car in front and other times they come down quickly. But in either case, you know the arm is there so make sure you see where it is before driving through.
The PWAC is the committee to approach with your concerns. Be aware though that the PWAC has already been approached many times with this concern. The three points that seem to come up every time are:
1. The gates are on public roads and so they must abide by the
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). This is usually interpreted to disallow any suggested visibility aids
2. Everyone should already know the gates are present
3. The problem is not with the gates but with impatient drivers who try to slip through without waiting.
NOTE: You probably haven't seen any broken arms. You've seen arms that are not attached. This certainly could be due to a gate strike but it also could be due to a malfunctioning mechanism.