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Old 09-06-2023, 07:59 AM
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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.

Welcome to TOTV. The search button is your friend. This has been rehashed many times. Slow down is the best answer. The Pinellas Plaza gate was missing yesterday, but I still slowed down and stopped out of habit. If you can't see all the infrastructure that entails the gates, maybe it's time to turn in that license.