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Old 01-17-2013, 07:35 PM
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It's not surprising that they didn't see the red car. Cars and carts alike (as well as bicycles) seem unable to see red stop signs or red lights.

Has anyone but me noticed that our beautiful landscaping here very often impedes the line of sight in many places? It's great when first planted, but then it grows up...big! I live in Summerhill and it's a challenge to get out of our postal station/pool area because of the landscaping and the fact that the road also has a big curve. The problem exists whether you are in a car or cart.

The intersection at the corner of Woodridge and CR 103 heading toward Walmart is really bad, too. Not only is there a slight hill on 103, but the plants and the big Steeplechase sign make it impossible to see until you pull somewhat out into the intersection. I don't want to be like the little old lady that told the responding officer to her accident as to what happened, "By the time I got out far enough to see if something was coming, it had!"

I came close to getting T-boned in my car on CR101 turning left one rainy, foggy evening when a car came flying out of the darkness in a dark car with no lights! Please remember to turn your lights on when you get in, expecially at night.
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