Fast and Furious Black Dodge Charger in The Villages

[airstreamingypsy]

There's a very noisy black Dodge, with a very aggressive driver speeding around, weaving trhough traffic on the streets of The Villages. Three evenings ago, around 7pm it came fast up behind me on Morse Road, flew around me, and turned right in front of me on to Odell. I realized this was the same car that got over 100 comments in a thread on Nextdoor. This guy is street racing with himself, it's only a matter of time until he's in a terrible wreck and one of us will be hurt or killed. I tried to get his plate number but he was going too fast. I don't even know if I gave the Sumter sheriff the plate number if they could do anything since they didn't catch him in the act. Be careful out there.

[Stu from NYC]

There's a very noisy black Dodge, with a very aggressive driver speeding around, weaving trhough traffic on the streets of The Villages. Three evenings ago, around 7pm it came fast up behind me on Morse Road, flew around me, and turned right in front of me on to Odell. I realized this was the same car that got over 100 comments in a thread on Nextdoor. This guy is street racing with himself, it's only a matter of time until he's in a terrible wreck and one of us will be hurt or killed. I tried to get his plate number but he was going too fast. I don't even know if I gave the Sumter sheriff the plate number if they could do anything since they didn't catch him in the act. Be careful out there.

If someone gave them the plate number they could stake out his house and than follow him and catch him in the act.

[Babubhat]

Buy a 30 dollar car camera off Amazon. I have no idea why the federal government doesn’t mandate these as standard equipment. Would eliminate a lot of stories given in an accident

[CFrance]

Someone on Next Door said they had the plate number, but when asked to post it, they didn't.

[vintageogauge]

Buy a 30 dollar car camera off Amazon. I have no idea why the federal government doesn’t mandate these as standard equipment. Would eliminate a lot of stories given in an accident

Yep, we sure need more government mandates. Union made, union installed cameras, now were up to an additional $300.00 tacked on to the MSRP.

[dewilson58]

You'll Never Take Me Alive, Coppers

[Number 10 GI]

The police can't act on a witness's viewing of the speeding vehicle, they have to actually see it in person. I don't know for certain if a video will suffice for the police to take action. The witness can file a complaint with the county DA office but you will have to appear in court to testify against the offender.

[airstreamingypsy]

Someone on Next Door said they had the plate number, but when asked to post it, they didn't.

I asked her for the plate # and she responded to me, but it wasn't the same as the plate I saw. She sent me a photo, I think it was a temporary tag, or the guy is switching plates. The last 3 numbers on the photo she sent were 433. The plate I glimpsed had letters not numbers in the last 3 positions.

[Road-Runner]

Yep, we sure need more government mandates. Union made, union installed cameras, now were up to an additional $300.00 tacked on to the MSRP.

Better yet, the government should implant an RFID chip in our necks and with enough readers spread around always know our whereabouts including real GPS data to show when we're traveling too fast for posted speed limits. At least until the next-gen chips are available and they can read our thoughts far enough in advance to know when we're about to speed or otherwise drive recklessly... Won't that be awesome!

[Road-Runner]

There's a very noisy black Dodge, with a very aggressive driver speeding around, weaving trhough traffic on the streets of The Villages. Three evenings ago, around 7pm it came fast up behind me on Morse Road, flew around me, and turned right in front of me on to Odell. I realized this was the same car that got over 100 comments in a thread on Nextdoor. This guy is street racing with himself, it's only a matter of time until he's in a terrible wreck and one of us will be hurt or killed. I tried to get his plate number but he was going too fast. I don't even know if I gave the Sumter sheriff the plate number if they could do anything since they didn't catch him in the act. Be careful out there.

If Vin Diesel is driving my wife would be very interested in knowing the next time he's sighted in The Villages!

[Chi-Town]

Was it being chased by a green Mustang?

Bullitt (1968) - San Francisco Car Chase Scene (4/10) | Movieclips - YouTube (https://youtu.be/no7XR7s8Z7o)

[Two Bills]

Was it being chased by a green Mustang?

Bullitt (1968) - San Francisco Car Chase Scene (4/10) | Movieclips - YouTube (https://youtu.be/no7XR7s8Z7o)

What makes me smile in that clip is how many times that green VW Beetle gets passed by both cars!

[airstreamingypsy]

If Vin Diesel is driving my wife would be very interested in knowing the next time he's sighted in The Villages!

Yeah, I understand. Someone said they think it's a guy in his early 30s.

[thevillages2013]

There's a very noisy black Dodge, with a very aggressive driver speeding around, weaving trhough traffic on the streets of The Villages. Three evenings ago, around 7pm it came fast up behind me on Morse Road, flew around me, and turned right in front of me on to Odell. I realized this was the same car that got over 100 comments in a thread on Nextdoor. This guy is street racing with himself, it's only a matter of time until he's in a terrible wreck and one of us will be hurt or killed. I tried to get his plate number but he was going too fast. I don't even know if I gave the Sumter sheriff the plate number if they could do anything since they didn't catch him in the act. Be careful out there.
It’s the car’s fault not the driver. Chargers turn nice guys into blank holes

[Windguy]

The police can't act on a witness's viewing of the speeding vehicle, they have to actually see it in person. I don't know for certain if a video will suffice for the police to take action. The witness can file a complaint with the county DA office but you will have to appear in court to testify against the offender.

A lot of us in the cycling club are getting cameras for our bikes to record aggressive drivers who make the roads unsafe for us. We forward the videos to a sheriff’s deputy who is in the club. The deputy pays a little visit to the offenders and explains the facts of life to them.

[BlackHarley]

Next will be the 'General Lee'

[Girlcopper]

If someone gave them the plate number they could stake out his house and than follow him and catch him in the act.
Police dont “stake out” houses for a traffic violation. Dont watch so much tv. The cops wont and cant do anything unless they happen to witness him committing a violation.

[Girlcopper]

The police can't act on a witness's viewing of the speeding vehicle, they have to actually see it in person. I don't know for certain if a video will suffice for the police to take action. The witness can file a complaint with the county DA office but you will have to appear in court to testify against the offender.
Absolutely not! If police dont witness it, nothing can be done. Go ahead and video, file a complaint if you can manage to get an appt with the SA within the next 20 years for a traffic violation. Then he will hand it back to you, show you the door and shut it behibd you on your way out.

[golfing eagles]

A lot of us in the cycling club are getting cameras for our bikes to record aggressive drivers who make the roads unsafe for us. We forward the videos to a sheriff’s deputy who is in the club. The deputy pays a little visit to the offenders and explains the facts of life to them.

Does he make that "visit" on his own time???? Somehow I doubt he could do that in an official capacity. And if so, I would be happy to have him get off my property. BTW, are your cameras going to capture your fellow cyclists blowing through stop and yield signs, often as a pack? The very nature of cycling on the roads in TV is somewhat unsafe (as is driving any vehicle).

I have no problem with cyclists and no problem sharing the road, but the key to sharing anything is for all parties to follow the rules. Now if you are a cyclist, don't get your undies in a bunch over this statement, but it seems cyclists, at least those that frequently post on TOTV, are very adept a citing laws that apply to drivers of other vehicles with regard to cyclists, but pick and choose which laws they will follow on the road

[Billy1]

The dangerous bicyclist claims they have a law enforcement officer working for them that will come to your house immediately. But, only if you are in their bike club.

[golfing eagles]

The dangerous bicyclist claims they have a law enforcement officer working for them that will come to your house immediately. But, only if you are in their bike club.

That sounds like a bad career move for the LEO:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[J1ceasar]

Google does that already.
Better yet, the government should implant an RFID chip in our necks and with enough readers spread around always know our whereabouts including real GPS data to show when we're traveling too fast for posted speed limits. At least until the next-gen chips are available and they can read our thoughts far enough in advance to know when we're about to speed or otherwise drive recklessly... Won't that be awesome!

[maggie1]

There's a very noisy black Dodge, with a very aggressive driver speeding around, weaving trhough traffic on the streets of The Villages. Three evenings ago, around 7pm it came fast up behind me on Morse Road, flew around me, and turned right in front of me on to Odell. I realized this was the same car that got over 100 comments in a thread on Nextdoor. This guy is street racing with himself, it's only a matter of time until he's in a terrible wreck and one of us will be hurt or killed. I tried to get his plate number but he was going too fast. I don't even know if I gave the Sumter sheriff the plate number if they could do anything since they didn't catch him in the act. Be careful out there.

As a former state trooper, I can tell that we encouraged the community to report traffic offenders - you are correct, it's only a matter of time until this guy takes out another driver or himself around a pole or tree. Contact the Sumter S.O. or the Florida SP and provide them with a description of the car, the license plate number, the time of day the driver commits the traffic violations, and the area he travels. More than likely it's local talent or someone that works in the area and travels the same routes. You are correct, the police can't take enforcement action on misdemeanor traffic offenses unless they witness it themselves.

[golfing eagles]

As a former state trooper, I can tell that we encouraged the community to report traffic offenders - you are correct, it's only a matter of time until this guy takes out another driver or himself around a pole or tree. Contact the Sumter S.O. or the Florida SP and provide them with a description of the car, the license plate number, the time of day the driver commits the traffic violations, and the area he travels. More than likely it's local talent or someone that works in the area and travels the same routes. You are correct, the police can't take enforcement action on misdemeanor traffic offenses unless they witness it themselves.

Question: Can the police issue a BOLO for this bozo based on the complaints????

[Annie66]

As a former state trooper, I can tell that we encouraged the community to report traffic offenders - you are correct, it's only a matter of time until this guy takes out another driver or himself around a pole or tree. Contact the Sumter S.O. or the Florida SP and provide them with a description of the car, the license plate number, the time of day the driver commits the traffic violations, and the area he travels. More than likely it's local talent or someone that works in the area and travels the same routes. You are correct, the police can't take enforcement action on misdemeanor traffic offenses unless they witness it themselves.

So you are saying that a video of the offender is not sufficient for the police to act?

[Bay Kid]

Zoom, Zoom, Zoom

[DIver0258]

A lot of us in the cycling club are getting cameras for our bikes to record aggressive drivers who make the roads unsafe for us. We forward the videos to a sheriff’s deputy who is in the club. The deputy pays a little visit to the offenders and explains the facts of life to them.

The officer in your club has no legal precedent or merit to visit anyone’s residence based on your video. In fact he can be disciplined for using department resources in an inappropriate manner. To further the actions if enough people complain he can be reprimanded for harassment. There are as many aggressive cyclists here as drivers. Everyone feels they own the road. The cycle club acts as though everyone on the road should give way to their membership, when in fact some in their ranks are much more aggressive that the drivers.

[TandHSTAR@AOL.com]

:1rotfl:Better yet, the government should implant an RFID chip in our necks and with enough readers spread around always know our whereabouts including real GPS data to show when we're traveling too fast for posted speed limits. At least until the next-gen chips are available and they can read our thoughts far enough in advance to know when we're about to speed or otherwise drive recklessly... Won't that be awesome!

:1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Malsua]

Back mid April, I heard a very loud _built_ engine revving at some point in the early AM coming from Avenida Central.

Next day I found out two guys were killed on Avenida Central. Wrapped their Audi around a tree near Del Mar, very close to the Square.

It has always bugged me that I heard that vehicle.

I used to build engines and race 1/4 mile drag. I know what a built engine sounds like. This is not a sound you can generate with an Audi.

Makes me wonder now if this knob in the Dodge was street racing that Audi.

[dewilson58]

Next will be the 'General Lee'

Eleanor.

[beeneyra]

When you find out who she is behind the wheel we need to have an intervention.

[Jokomo]

A lot of us in the cycling club are getting cameras for our bikes to record aggressive drivers who make the roads unsafe for us. We forward the videos to a sheriff’s deputy who is in the club. The deputy pays a little visit to the offenders and explains the facts of life to them.

I hope explains stop signs to everyone in the club as well.

[Chase219]

Need to watch out for those MOPARS . Stay out of the Left lane Except to pass.

[Don5154]

Does he make that "visit" on his own time???? Somehow I doubt he could do that in an official capacity. And if so, I would be happy to have him get off my property. BTW, are your cameras going to capture your fellow cyclists blowing through stop and yield signs, often as a pack? The very nature of cycling on the roads in TV is somewhat unsafe (as is driving any vehicle).

I have no problem with cyclists and no problem sharing the road, but the key to sharing anything is for all parties to follow the rules. Now if you are a cyclist, don't get your undies in a bunch over this statement, but it seems cyclists, at least those that frequently post on TOTV, are very adept a citing laws that apply to drivers of other vehicles with regard to cyclists, but pick and choose which laws they will follow on the road

Well said :ho:

[Stu from NYC]

Consider hiring inspector Gadget to run down the villain.

[Larchap49]

What makes me smile in that clip is how many times that green VW Beetle gets passed by both cars!

Or how many hub caps fly off

[Waltdisney4life]

Book him Dano!

[bmit16]

So you are saying that a video of the offender is not sufficient for the police to act?
A video showing a speeding vehicle would be useless. There are criteria that need to met in calibrations that can not be verified. However, a video of clear reckless driving along with the person in court swearing that they filmed the video and witnessed the reckless driving could be used to obtain a warrant. The driver would also need to be identified in the video or by the person videoing. A vehicle can not be charged.

[BlueStarAirlines]

The officer in your club has no legal precedent or merit to visit anyone’s residence based on your video. In fact he can be disciplined for using department resources in an inappropriate manner. To further the actions if enough people complain he can be reprimanded for harassment. There are as many aggressive cyclists here as drivers. Everyone feels they own the road. The cycle club acts as though everyone on the road should give way to their membership, when in fact some in their ranks are much more aggressive that the drivers.

If this was Federal, he would be fired. If we use systems to determine any information on a person outside of a authorized investigation its misuse. Combine that with visiting the house and just getting fired is getting of easy.

[Gizemo33]

[Really? Our Sheriff Dept has the manpower to “stakeout” homes and then follow the car until they catch it speeding. I did not know that. =airstreamingypsy;1974002]There's a very noisy black Dodge, with a very aggressive driver speeding around, weaving trhough traffic on the streets of The Villages. Three evenings ago, around 7pm it came fast up behind me on Morse Road, flew around me, and turned right in front of me on to Odell. I realized this was the same car that got over 100 comments in a thread on Nextdoor. This guy is street racing with himself, it's only a matter of time until he's in a terrible wreck and one of us will be hurt or killed. I tried to get his plate number but he was going too fast. I don't even know if I gave the Sumter sheriff the plate number if they could do anything since they didn't catch him in the act. Be careful out there.[/QUOTE]

[Gizemo33]

Really? Our Sheriff Dept has the manpower to “stakeout” homes and then follow the car until they catch it speeding. I did not know that.

[Get real]

Somebody driving like a jerk in The Villages???? Say it ain't so. :MOJE_whot:

[Taltarzac725]

Statutes & Constitution
:View Statutes
:

Online Sunshine (http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0000-0099/0090/0090.html)

This might help with those hoping to play at being a law enforcement officer.

You need a police officer with the proper equipment and the right credentials to put a stop to this. But notifying the Sheriff's Department about where and when this driver usually is could help.

[butlerism]

Note the time. Go to the gate and record the plate number, call the police they will go issue a warning.
With all the varied speeds people will drive at here, golf carts included. I take it easy and give plenty of space, and the occasional too toot if there seems to be a turning issue with other cars and carts

[Taltarzac725]

Note the time. Go to the gate and record the plate number, call the police they will go issue a warning.
With all the varied speeds people will drive at here, golf carts included. I take it easy and give plenty of space, and the occasional too toot if there seems to be a turning issue with other cars and carts

Another good Butlerism.

[taruffi57]

I see several of those cars- different colors, driving like fools in this area. Who are they trying to impress?

[DaleDivine]

I believe I saw that car in Walmart neighborhood store today.
:duck:

[FenneyGuy]

Was it being chased by a green Mustang?

Bullitt (1968) - San Francisco Car Chase Scene (4/10) | Movieclips - YouTube (https://youtu.be/no7XR7s8Z7o)

Best car chase scene of all time.