Villages to Start Cops Program

[SHIBUMI]

The Villages will be starting a program to curb the speeding on multi modal paths.
The Citizens on Patrol for Speeders will start ticketing all vehicles that exceed 20 miles per hour. The first ticket will be 25$ and second and forward will be 75$. The Cops will work off a 30% commission rate, use their own golf cars, be equipped with radar guns, sirens, and use their own phone to capture pictures. The excess funds will be used to cover equipment costs, uniforms, food banks, and psychological evaluations for repeat offenders. If your interested in becoming part of COPS please call 1-800-468-9255 on Tuesdays from 10-2. Thank You!

[dewilson58]

:ohdear::ohdear:
On commission..................there's a conflict of interest.
:ohdear::ohdear:

[Laker14]

This should get interesting really fast. "ticketing ALL" carts going over 20mph? They are going to be really busy. And really unpopular.

Oh, yeah, gonna get real interesting. I can just see the little clipboard lady pulling over some big angry guy and writing him a ticket for 21mph on the MMP.

[jimbomaybe]

The Villages will be starting a program to curb the speeding on multi modal paths.
The Citizens on Patrol for Speeders will start ticketing all vehicles that exceed 20 miles per hour. The first ticket will be 25$ and second and forward will be 75$. The Cops will work off a 30% commission rate, use their own golf cars, be equipped with radar guns, sirens, and use their own phone to capture pictures. The excess funds will be used to cover equipment costs, uniforms, food banks, and psychological evaluations for repeat offenders. If your interested in becoming part of COPS please call 1-800-468-9255 on Tuesdays from 10-2. Thank You!

Is this one of those phone # where you are charged $1000. every 15 seconds ?

[Laker14]

anyone check the date?

[Keefelane66]

So much for MMP being private property and exempt for RULES as previously stated by a TOTV poster.

[Laker14]

So much for MMP being private property and exempt for RULES as previously stated by a TOTV poster.

check the date

[Mrprez]

It’s true, here is the first recruit.

[Stu from NYC]

This program is being run by the developer as he was tired of people complaining about speeders. He will use the funds to demolish katie belles so nobody will complain.

If this works than they will target slowpokes.

[TheVillageBlacksmith]

I had heard that the sirens that will be used are different than the ones used by Law Enforcement.
The sirens provided in this wonderful program just play the theme song from the TV show COPS.

[dewilson58]

So much for MMP being private property and exempt for RULES as previously stated by a TOTV poster.

You are assuming that the OP is factual.

:ohdear:

[Mrfriendly]

The Villages will be starting a program to curb the speeding on multi modal paths.
The Citizens on Patrol for Speeders will start ticketing all vehicles that exceed 20 miles per hour. The first ticket will be 25$ and second and forward will be 75$. The Cops will work off a 30% commission rate, use their own golf cars, be equipped with radar guns, sirens, and use their own phone to capture pictures. The excess funds will be used to cover equipment costs, uniforms, food banks, and psychological evaluations for repeat offenders. If your interested in becoming part of COPS please call 1-800-468-9255 on Tuesdays from 10-2. Thank You!

:1rotfl:

[Babubhat]

My ignore list is getting longer

[xkeowner]

More than one confirmation there is a Dum-Dum (as in the small candies on a stick) born every day.

[Bogie Shooter]

WYou are assuming that the OP is factual.

:ohdear:

Oh s+#t, it’s not?

[village dreamer]

The Villages will be starting a program to curb the speeding on multi modal paths.
The Citizens on Patrol for Speeders will start ticketing all vehicles that exceed 20 miles per hour. The first ticket will be 25$ and second and forward will be 75$. The Cops will work off a 30% commission rate, use their own golf cars, be equipped with radar guns, sirens, and use their own phone to capture pictures. The excess funds will be used to cover equipment costs, uniforms, food banks, and psychological evaluations for repeat offenders. If your interested in becoming part of COPS please call 1-800-468-9255 on Tuesdays from 10-2. Thank You!
april fools

[drcar]

The Villages will be starting a program to curb the speeding on multi modal paths.
The Citizens on Patrol for Speeders will start ticketing all vehicles that exceed 20 miles per hour. The first ticket will be 25$ and second and forward will be 75$. The Cops will work off a 30% commission rate, use their own golf cars, be equipped with radar guns, sirens, and use their own phone to capture pictures. The excess funds will be used to cover equipment costs, uniforms, food banks, and psychological evaluations for repeat offenders. If your interested in becoming part of COPS please call 1-800-468-9255 on Tuesdays from 10-2. Thank You!

If this was true, which I am sure it is not! This would NOT be the place for the announcement! Sounds like and smells like a scam!

[drcar]

The Villages will be starting a program to curb the speeding on multi modal paths.
The Citizens on Patrol for Speeders will start ticketing all vehicles that exceed 20 miles per hour. The first ticket will be 25$ and second and forward will be 75$. The Cops will work off a 30% commission rate, use their own golf cars, be equipped with radar guns, sirens, and use their own phone to capture pictures. The excess funds will be used to cover equipment costs, uniforms, food banks, and psychological evaluations for repeat offenders. If your interested in becoming part of COPS please call 1-800-468-9255 on Tuesdays from 10-2. Thank You!

And YES I know it is Aprils FOOLS day, LOL

[JSR22]

If this was true, which I am sure it is not! This would NOT be the place for the announcement! Sounds like and smells like a scam!

April Fools Day!

[BookerBo]

If it were true, I could out run em.

[Mortal1]

April fools!

[Garywt]

My grandson has been pulling pranks on us all day with this April Fools thing.

The worst one I saw today was Edelman signing with the Bucs.

[Marathon Man]

So much for MMP being private property and exempt for RULES as previously stated by a TOTV poster.

Because this poster is correct and the other poster is wrong?

You know it's April 1, right?

[Pinball wizard]

Could you imagine the TV show: COPS: The Villages!

:MOJE_whot::MOJE_whot::MOJE_whot:

[SHIBUMI]

Hi,
Yes it is April fools, I hope someone at least got a laugh....the phone number is. 1-800-got y'all.........no need to call.... Happy 1st


The Villages will be starting a program to curb the speeding on multi modal paths.
The Citizens on Patrol for Speeders will start ticketing all vehicles that exceed 20 miles per hour. The first ticket will be 25$ and second and forward will be 75$. The Cops will work off a 30% commission rate, use their own golf cars, be equipped with radar guns, sirens, and use their own phone to capture pictures. The excess funds will be used to cover equipment costs, uniforms, food banks, and psychological evaluations for repeat offenders. If your interested in becoming part of COPS please call 1-800-468-9255 on Tuesdays from 10-2. Thank You!

[mtdjed]

Because this poster is correct and the other poster is wrong?

You know it's April 1, right?

Oh Rats. I thought that the speeding checking was false but I thought that was just a ruse to get a uniformed force of residents armed and amassed at the "Walmart Gate" to keep all of those masses of illegal aliens from Stonecrest from entering the promised land of The Villages and usurping our beloved MMP. I guess that we have to go back to planned Toll Booth at that gate to keep those rascals out.

[JMintzer]

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

"Citizen's Arrest!"

https://media.vlipsy.com/vlips/9NQUqfS6/preview.jpg

[billethkid]

:clap2::1rotfl::clap2::1rotfl::clap2:

[gatorbill1]

Got me on this - hard not to believe this area and state could do anything they want

[ohiosbestus]

I dont believe a word of it........April Fools

[LAFwUs]

badges? we dont need no stinking badges!!

[Djean1981]

Do they actually have legal authority to stop people..? What if the fine isn't paid?

[Djean1981]

Oh April fool's. Got it, that was good..

[Papa_lecki]

April Fools - Yes, so what’s the ticket going to say - the blue cart with the titles t golf clubs was doing 24 on the MMP? Carts aren’t registered and you don’t need a license, there’s no way to track if a ticket is paid or not.

[Laker14]

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

"Citizen's Arrest!"

https://media.vlipsy.com/vlips/9NQUqfS6/preview.jpg

Ha Ha!! That was actually the first thing I thought of, too.

[Topspinmo]

The Villages will be starting a program to curb the speeding on multi modal paths.
The Citizens on Patrol for Speeders will start ticketing all vehicles that exceed 20 miles per hour. The first ticket will be 25$ and second and forward will be 75$. The Cops will work off a 30% commission rate, use their own golf cars, be equipped with radar guns, sirens, and use their own phone to capture pictures. The excess funds will be used to cover equipment costs, uniforms, food banks, and psychological evaluations for repeat offenders. If your interested in becoming part of COPS please call 1-800-468-9255 on Tuesdays from 10-2. Thank You!

Going to be lot of unhappy golfers……If it ever happens..:icon_wink: not.

[valuemkt]

April Fools !

[MorTech]

Psychological Evaluation?...LOL!

[ldovermiller]

April fool!! The developer using his own money...I don't think so. Rep Hege might be behind this since he will need another job when he retires from his State job!!

[Byte1]

Good one! Almost got me on it.

[jack.hunter00@yahoo.com]

I can see all the fights already. Good luck with that.

[tsmall22204]

Such a sick joke. I do not like pranksters.

[Phpb2]

If you stop me you better be an accredited law enforcement officer with training in the laws of arrest search and seizure!
Otherwise I will treat you as a highway robber/kidnapper!

[Speedie]

Such a sick joke. I do not like pranksters.

Lighten up, it might help lower blood pressure

[La lamy]

The Villages will be starting a program to curb the speeding on multi modal paths.
The Citizens on Patrol for Speeders will start ticketing all vehicles that exceed 20 miles per hour. The first ticket will be 25$ and second and forward will be 75$. The Cops will work off a 30% commission rate, use their own golf cars, be equipped with radar guns, sirens, and use their own phone to capture pictures. The excess funds will be used to cover equipment costs, uniforms, food banks, and psychological evaluations for repeat offenders. If your interested in becoming part of COPS please call 1-800-468-9255 on Tuesdays from 10-2. Thank You!

:1rotfl: :1rotfl: :1rotfl:

[RICH1]

Good April fools joke!

[Uncfan1959]

Agree,90% travel at 21-24 mph.

[GizmoWhiskers]

The Villages will be starting a program to curb the speeding on multi modal paths.
The Citizens on Patrol for Speeders will start ticketing all vehicles that exceed 20 miles per hour. The first ticket will be 25$ and second and forward will be 75$. The Cops will work off a 30% commission rate, use their own golf cars, be equipped with radar guns, sirens, and use their own phone to capture pictures. The excess funds will be used to cover equipment costs, uniforms, food banks, and psychological evaluations for repeat offenders. If your interested in becoming part of COPS please call 1-800-468-9255 on Tuesdays from 10-2. Thank You!

Is this an April fools joke??!!??

Commission?

Yeah no incentive here.

I do agree there seem to be some speedsters out there that it would be nice to watch sweet justice prevail.

I was buzzed by a lifted "work style" ATV or cart (?) out by Water Lily Bridge at about 9 PM. Absolutely no one around and in the darker area where street lights are not as prevelant.

I thought it was a car on the road at first as it fly by. It had to be going at least 30. It was so fast and made no noise approaching so it caught me completely off guard. If I had pulled left from hugging my side of the path it would have killed both of us I am sure of it. I would have happily made a commission off of that a@#$%^&!

[ThirdOfFive]

check the date
Bingo.

On a more serious note though, I've thought for awhile now that cops working on commission isn't such a bad idea. Back in Minnesota I suggested that off-duty or retired law enforcement officers might like the opportunity to pick up a few bucks on the side doing traffic enforcement, not on golf-cart paths but particularly on freeways and major roads where the scofflaws are omnipresent--and dangerous. There's no reason why it wouldn't work: after all the cops doing the enforcement would still be licensed peace officers and the and rules of evidence, fines, etc. would be the same as if you were nabbed breaking a law on a highway by a cop doing his or her regular shift.

It was greeted with, shall we say, something less than wild enthusiasm. But a surprising number of people thought it would be a good thing to do.

[Waltdisney4life]

I’ll do it for 25% commission

[irishwonone]

The Villages will be starting a program to curb the speeding on multi modal paths.
The Citizens on Patrol for Speeders will start ticketing all vehicles that exceed 20 miles per hour. The first ticket will be 25$ and second and forward will be 75$. The Cops will work off a 30% commission rate, use their own golf cars, be equipped with radar guns, sirens, and use their own phone to capture pictures. The excess funds will be used to cover equipment costs, uniforms, food banks, and psychological evaluations for repeat offenders. If your interested in becoming part of COPS please call 1-800-468-9255 on Tuesdays from 10-2. Thank You!
Scam😂

[Dantes]

I agree against the law secondly you must be certified to operate Radar
And be a certified Officer I can go on but won’t

[Chuckndianne]

The Villages will be starting a program to curb the speeding on multi modal paths.
The Citizens on Patrol for Speeders will start ticketing all vehicles that exceed 20 miles per hour. The first ticket will be 25$ and second and forward will be 75$. The Cops will work off a 30% commission rate, use their own golf cars, be equipped with radar guns, sirens, and use their own phone to capture pictures. The excess funds will be used to cover equipment costs, uniforms, food banks, and psychological evaluations for repeat offenders. If your interested in becoming part of COPS please call 1-800-468-9255 on Tuesdays from 10-2. Thank You!
I am in favor of some type of control for the speeding and reckless driving. However I don’t think this is a legal method of doing it.

[Stu from NYC]

Bingo.

On a more serious note though, I've thought for awhile now that cops working on commission isn't such a bad idea. Back in Minnesota I suggested that off-duty or retired law enforcement officers might like the opportunity to pick up a few bucks on the side doing traffic enforcement, not on golf-cart paths but particularly on freeways and major roads where the scofflaws are omnipresent--and dangerous. There's no reason why it wouldn't work: after all the cops doing the enforcement would still be licensed peace officers and the and rules of evidence, fines, etc. would be the same as if you were nabbed breaking a law on a highway by a cop doing his or her regular shift.

It was greeted with, shall we say, something less than wild enthusiasm. But a surprising number of people thought it would be a good thing to do.

Terrible idea IMHO> The officer doing it will give tickets left and right never listen to an explanation and some would make up a reason in order to make more of a commission.

[Get real]

But, but, but.....it's on the internet. It must be true. :police:

[MrFlorida]

You know this is a joke right ?

[banjobob]

Of course this is a joke , a strong left hook might change the Citizens Patrol officer mind tho’

[lifefitnessdmb]

The “cop” is going to have to speed to catch people, so shouldn’t he get a ticket too ? We should take his picture and post it on line.
Some people have nothing to do but complain

[ThirdOfFive]

Terrible idea IMHO> The officer doing it will give tickets left and right never listen to an explanation and some would make up a reason in order to make more of a commission.
...The assumption being that all cops working on commission would milk the system for every possible cent?

I don't agree. I've known many people who work on commission who are also as honest as the day is long. In any case you'd still have to be breaking the law to get caught, and once caught you'd have the same rights as anyone else. If you felt you WERE innocent you could plead not guilty, go to court, and make the cop prove you broke the law.

[Dgodin]

Happy April Fools Day!
Well done

[Stu from NYC]

...The assumption being that all cops working on commission would milk the system for every possible cent?

I don't agree. I've known many people who work on commission who are also as honest as the day is long. In any case you'd still have to be breaking the law to get caught, and once caught you'd have the same rights as anyone else. If you felt you WERE innocent you could plead not guilty, go to court, and make the cop prove you broke the law.

I said some and meant some. Have gone to court after getting what I thought was an unjust ticket. Won some and lost some but it is going to cost a huge amount of time to go to court and wait your turn.

[nhtexasrn]

The Villages will be starting a program to curb the speeding on multi modal paths.
The Citizens on Patrol for Speeders will start ticketing all vehicles that exceed 20 miles per hour. The first ticket will be 25$ and second and forward will be 75$. The Cops will work off a 30% commission rate, use their own golf cars, be equipped with radar guns, sirens, and use their own phone to capture pictures. The excess funds will be used to cover equipment costs, uniforms, food banks, and psychological evaluations for repeat offenders. If your interested in becoming part of COPS please call 1-800-468-9255 on Tuesdays from 10-2. Thank You!

Hey! Why don't you "cops" put sirens and lights on your own cars and with your radar guns you could stop speeders on the roads too? You should probably start carrying guns too and have "cop" uniforms! That would be so cool! I sure would feel safer! :1rotfl:

[tophcfa]

Here’s a vote for the slow poke patrol. Ticket anyone who keeps golf carts from traveling on the MMP’s at the legal speed limit. A partial list of offenders would include other carts driving too slow, walkers not facing traffic, and bicycles that ride side by side or don’t have rear view mirrors and pull over to let approaching carts easily pass. The ticket proceeds will go into a fund to compensate golf cart drivers who are late for their t times, pickle-ball, softball, other similar activities, or dinner reservations as a result of said slow pokes. The fines will be quadrupled if any offender is staring at their cell phone while committing the offense. I think it’s a great idea, bring it on!

[Notsocrates]

The Villages will be starting a program to curb the speeding on multi modal paths.
The Citizens on Patrol for Speeders will start ticketing all vehicles that exceed 20 miles per hour. The first ticket will be 25$ and second and forward will be 75$. The Cops will work off a 30% commission rate, use their own golf cars, be equipped with radar guns, sirens, and use their own phone to capture pictures. The excess funds will be used to cover equipment costs, uniforms, food banks, and psychological evaluations for repeat offenders. If your interested in becoming part of COPS please call 1-800-468-9255 on Tuesdays from 10-2. Thank You!


Hahaha
That's funny

[Bilyclub]

OP is one of "those" person who waits anxiously for April 1st to roll around every year to raise other person's blood pressure with some made up fable.

[thebish]

Sorry, only sworn police officers have the power to write moving violations....and then only on public roads that are maintained by city, county or state.

[Dan2020]

Does April 1 ring a bell? As in April Fool's Day?

[brianherlihy]

what if bickes are going to fast and dont stop at stop sines

[DonH57]

I need something to do while I'm drinking alone. I'll do it!:shocked:

[Indydealmaker]

April Fools Day!

[Almanurse1]

😂🤣😂

[Aqtlow]

THE VILLAGES is in control of ENOUGH things they should keep there noses out of things they can’t control!! You can’t do a buy the piece speeding ticket!! Are you kidding me. Lol get real and by who’s Authority ? if you don’t pay the speeding ticket do they get to take your golf cart keys away give me a break ,, Why don’t they start putting 4 way stops in and around the squares, you have cars a carts and thru traffic and limited line of site. Fix those problems. How about the broken section of the railing by the small bridge that was broken last year. Most of the accidents happen between golf carts and curbs , just look at the curb side you’ll see all the black, the lack of judgment of some of the operators in my opinion. PS The Villages needs to slow there contractors the frig down they fly on marsh bend trail, and while we’re on contractors they should be fined for leaving massive amount of oil and other fluids left on the street when they park on our streets doing after market work T and D been one of them. My street looks like it’s 100 years old and the run off water is killing the fish.

[Stu from NYC]

OP is one of "those" person who waits anxiously for April 1st to roll around every year to raise other person's blood pressure with some made up fable.

He was funny and so many people on here fell for it hook line and sinker.:a040:

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

...The assumption being that all cops working on commission would milk the system for every possible cent?

I don't agree. I've known many people who work on commission who are also as honest as the day is long. In any case you'd still have to be breaking the law to get caught, and once caught you'd have the same rights as anyone else. If you felt you WERE innocent you could plead not guilty, go to court, and make the cop prove you broke the law. Massachusetts just went through a scandal with state police that were falsifying hours they worked on a federal grant to stop speeders causing a whole troop to be disbanded and many of them having criminal charges filed against them the troopers were already making over $1000 ,000 with legal overtime , in Boston we just had cops in the evidence room cheating on hours they got paid for not working , cops are not pure just because there cops

[debem1@aol.com]

Is this legal??????????

[Bilyclub]

This is already happening South of 44. There is some goofy guy with blue lights on his cart playing the Police.

[JMintzer]

THE VILLAGES is in control of ENOUGH things they should keep there noses out of things they can’t control!! You can’t do a buy the piece speeding ticket!! Are you kidding me. Lol get real and by who’s Authority ? if you don’t pay the speeding ticket do they get to take your golf cart keys away give me a break ,, Why don’t they start putting 4 way stops in and around the squares, you have cars a carts and thru traffic and limited line of site. Fix those problems. How about the broken section of the railing by the small bridge that was broken last year. Most of the accidents happen between golf carts and curbs , just look at the curb side you’ll see all the black, the lack of judgment of some of the operators in my opinion. PS The Villages needs to slow there contractors the frig down they fly on marsh bend trail, and while we’re on contractors they should be fined for leaving massive amount of oil and other fluids left on the street when they park on our streets doing after market work T and D been one of them. My street looks like it’s 100 years old and the run off water is killing the fish.

Maybe you should edit your post to say you realize the OP was joking... OOOF!

[JMintzer]

He was funny and so many people on here fell for it hook line and sinker.:a040:

I guess that's why the scammers see TV as a "target rich environment"... :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[JMintzer]

is this legal??????????

read the thread!

[cbmerl]

The Villages will be starting a program to curb the speeding on multi modal paths.
The Citizens on Patrol for Speeders will start ticketing all vehicles that exceed 20 miles per hour. The first ticket will be 25$ and second and forward will be 75$. The Cops will work off a 30% commission rate, use their own golf cars, be equipped with radar guns, sirens, and use their own phone to capture pictures. The excess funds will be used to cover equipment costs, uniforms, food banks, and psychological evaluations for repeat offenders. If your interested in becoming part of COPS please call 1-800-468-9255 on Tuesdays from 10-2. Thank You!

Um, this is a joke, right. April Fool's! (Not a bad idea though.)

[MandoMan]

The Villages will be starting a program to curb the speeding on multi modal paths.
The Citizens on Patrol for Speeders will start ticketing all vehicles that exceed 20 miles per hour. The first ticket will be 25$ and second and forward will be 75$. The Cops will work off a 30% commission rate, use their own golf cars, be equipped with radar guns, sirens, and use their own phone to capture pictures. The excess funds will be used to cover equipment costs, uniforms, food banks, and psychological evaluations for repeat offenders. If your interested in becoming part of COPS please call 1-800-468-9255 on Tuesdays from 10-2. Thank You!

April Fools, suckers! Good one!

[fdpaq0580]

Loved the April Fools Day gag. Thanks OP.
But the real laugh is, 6 pages in and folks are chiming in all upset and argumentative, obviously haven't read all the posts and have no freaking clue this is a JOKE! This is hilarious and sad all at the same time.

😂

[GATORBILL66]

the villages will be starting a program to curb the speeding on multi modal paths.
The citizens on patrol for speeders will start ticketing all vehicles that exceed 20 miles per hour. The first ticket will be 25$ and second and forward will be 75$. The cops will work off a 30% commission rate, use their own golf cars, be equipped with radar guns, sirens, and use their own phone to capture pictures. The excess funds will be used to cover equipment costs, uniforms, food banks, and psychological evaluations for repeat offenders. If your interested in becoming part of cops please call 1-800-468-9255 on tuesdays from 10-2. Thank you!

it has to be an april fool's joke

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

The Villages will be starting a program to curb the speeding on multi modal paths.
The Citizens on Patrol for Speeders will start ticketing all vehicles that exceed 20 miles per hour. The first ticket will be 25$ and second and forward will be 75$. The Cops will work off a 30% commission rate, use their own golf cars, be equipped with radar guns, sirens, and use their own phone to capture pictures. The excess funds will be used to cover equipment costs, uniforms, food banks, and psychological evaluations for repeat offenders. If your interested in becoming part of COPS please call 1-800-468-9255 on Tuesdays from 10-2. Thank You!

I'm getting my uniform next week! So excited. They're even putting a little badge on my lapel.

[fdpaq0580]

Bingo.

On a more serious note though, I've thought for awhile now that cops working on commission isn't such a bad idea. Back in Minnesota I suggested that off-duty or retired law enforcement officers might like the opportunity to pick up a few bucks on the side doing traffic enforcement, not on golf-cart paths but particularly on freeways and major roads where the scofflaws are omnipresent--and dangerous. There's no reason why it wouldn't work: after all the cops doing the enforcement would still be licensed peace officers and the and rules of evidence, fines, etc. would be the same as if you were nabbed breaking a law on a highway by a cop doing his or her regular shift.

It was greeted with, shall we say, something less than wild enthusiasm. But a surprising number of people thought it would be a good thing to do.

We used to say that more tickets were written at the end of the month so officers could make their quota. Never knew if that was actually true, and didn't really care. My parents raised me respect and obey the law.

[davem4616]

nice April Fool...having served on COP previously, knew you were having fun

[frose]

not legal more tv nonsense (not the word I wanted to use)

[Davidgroupx]

So, do they have the legal authority to apprehend speeders? I doubt it. Without that, how do you definitively identify owners of one of the approximately 70,000 golf carts?

If not a Bogus email, it's a program that will never work

[Bjeanj]

not legal more tv nonsense (not the word I wanted to use)

Oh, lighten up. We know you don’t want to be here and it is reflected in your comments.

[toeser]

The Villages will be starting a program to curb the speeding on multi modal paths.
The Citizens on Patrol for Speeders will start ticketing all vehicles that exceed 20 miles per hour. The first ticket will be 25$ and second and forward will be 75$. The Cops will work off a 30% commission rate, use their own golf cars, be equipped with radar guns, sirens, and use their own phone to capture pictures. The excess funds will be used to cover equipment costs, uniforms, food banks, and psychological evaluations for repeat offenders. If your interested in becoming part of COPS please call 1-800-468-9255 on Tuesdays from 10-2. Thank You!

I can't join because my cart cannot do over 20 MPH. I could never catch the offenders.

[DaleDivine]

So, do they have the legal authority to apprehend speeders? I doubt it. Without that, how do you definitively identify owners of one of the approximately 70,000 golf carts?

If not a Bogus email, it's a program that will never work

Can't believe the number of people that just read the OP's post then chimed in without realizing it was an APRIL FOOL'S JOKE...
:ohdear::1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[gator17]

The Villages will be starting a program to curb the speeding on multi modal paths.
The Citizens on Patrol for Speeders will start ticketing all vehicles that exceed 20 miles per hour. The first ticket will be 25$ and second and forward will be 75$. The Cops will work off a 30% commission rate, use their own golf cars, be equipped with radar guns, sirens, and use their own phone to capture pictures. The excess funds will be used to cover equipment costs, uniforms, food banks, and psychological evaluations for repeat offenders. If your interested in becoming part of COPS please call 1-800-468-9255 on Tuesdays from 10-2. Thank You!

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. Y'all fell for it hook, line, and sinker!

[nevjudbaker]

The blame should fall on the many speeders & drunk drivers who are causing many accidents.
There is a need for MMP’s speed enforcement. I feel that is it is safer to drive cars on the roads than golf carts on the MMP. Many walkers, bikers & etc have been treated rudely by Golf Cart drivers. The speeders tailgate the carts that are going the speed limit. Young grandchildren should not be driving a cart. Those who are causing the accidents & driving their carts recklessly are the reason these MMP cops have been organized. I don’t want to hear all about the traffic cops I want to read how upset people are with the DUI’s, speeders & recklessness of Golf Cart drivers.

[Stu from NYC]

The blame should fall on the many speeders & drunk drivers who are causing many accidents.
There is a need for MMP’s speed enforcement. I feel that is it is safer to drive cars on the roads than golf carts on the MMP. Many walkers, bikers & etc have been treated rudely by Golf Cart drivers. The speeders tailgate the carts that are going the speed limit. Young grandchildren should not be driving a cart. Those who are causing the accidents & driving their carts recklessly are the reason these MMP cops have been organized. I don’t want to hear all about the traffic cops I want to read how upset people are with the DUI’s, speeders & recklessness of Golf Cart drivers.

You do realize this is an April fools joke I hope.

[JMintzer]

I'm getting my uniform next week! So excited. They're even putting a little badge on my lapel.

Badges?

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[JMintzer]

You do realize this is an April fools joke I hope.

Obviously not...

[Langwelld]

The Villages will be starting a program to curb the speeding on multi modal paths.
The Citizens on Patrol for Speeders will start ticketing all vehicles that exceed 20 miles per hour. The first ticket will be 25$ and second and forward will be 75$. The Cops will work off a 30% commission rate, use their own golf cars, be equipped with radar guns, sirens, and use their own phone to capture pictures. The excess funds will be used to cover equipment costs, uniforms, food banks, and psychological evaluations for repeat offenders. If your interested in becoming part of COPS please call 1-800-468-9255 on Tuesdays from 10-2. Thank You!
This is bull. Turning against neighbors. Every Barney Fife in the community will be out of control looking to show their authority. No traffic accidents warrant this. Very bad idea.

[Mrprez]

This is bull. Turning against neighbors. Every Barney Fife in the community will be out of control looking to show their authority. No traffic accidents warrant this. Very bad idea.

Jumped right to the bottom huh? Jokes on you then.

[jjombrello]

April Fools to you, too

[Stu from NYC]

Wow so many people still do not know what this is really about

[Mrprez]

Wow so many people still do not know what this is really about

Some peoples kids.

[skyking]

....... and "citizens" do not have any authority to enforce traffic laws.

[coffeebean]

The Villages will be starting a program to curb the speeding on multi modal paths.
The Citizens on Patrol for Speeders will start ticketing all vehicles that exceed 20 miles per hour. The first ticket will be 25$ and second and forward will be 75$. The Cops will work off a 30% commission rate, use their own golf cars, be equipped with radar guns, sirens, and use their own phone to capture pictures. The excess funds will be used to cover equipment costs, uniforms, food banks, and psychological evaluations for repeat offenders. If your interested in becoming part of COPS please call 1-800-468-9255 on Tuesdays from 10-2. Thank You!
I'm later to the party, as this thread is already seven pages long but...........
is this a joke?

[Stu from NYC]

I'm later to the party, as this thread is already seven pages long but...........
is this a joke?

Seriously?

[JMintzer]

....... and "citizens" do not have any authority to enforce traffic laws.

I don't know about that... :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Davonu]

....... and "citizens" do not have any authority to enforce traffic laws.
Gomer would disagree with that…

“Citizen’s arrest!! Citizen’s arrest!! :)

[Bjeanj]

This thread cracks me up.

[bowlingal]

how is this supposed to be enforced? there is no id or plate number. you don't need a drivers license. A 300 pound man speeding will be courteous to a 120 pound woman giving a ticket? I think not. People will just refuse the ticket or throw it away. How will this be enforced and protect the ticket givers from violence?
and there will be violence.....guaranteed

[Stu from NYC]

how is this supposed to be enforced? there is no id or plate number. you don't need a drivers license. A 300 pound man speeding will be courteous to a 120 pound woman giving a ticket? I think not. People will just refuse the ticket or throw it away. How will this be enforced and protect the ticket givers from violence?
and there will be violence.....guaranteed

You just might want to read the first or second page of this thread.

[Mrprez]

8 pages and people still don’t understand. Unreal.

[Two Bills]

Quotes.

1989. "If you build it, he will come."

2022. "If you post it, they will believe."

:icon_wink:

[ThirdOfFive]

We used to say that more tickets were written at the end of the month so officers could make their quota. Never knew if that was actually true, and didn't really care. My parents raised me respect and obey the law.
Respect for law. Something that is becoming less and less common. The people who DO respect the law have nothing to worry about if increased highway enforcement, paid or otherwise (commission) becomes the norm.

Minnesota, where I come from, has long bemoaned the fact that they just don't have enough officers to efficiently patrol the highways. I saw a story in one of the Twin Cities publications a few years ago that quantified it: if you speed in Minnesota you have maybe 1 chance in 500 of being ticketed. Maybe Florida is different; I don't know. But I see precious few patrol cars on the Expressway or on I-75 and seemingly more and more reckless drivers who are endangering others as well as themselves. Increased enforcement, in some fashion, should be the order of the day.

[Don5154]

The Villages will be starting a program to curb the speeding on multi modal paths.
The Citizens on Patrol for Speeders will start ticketing all vehicles that exceed 20 miles per hour. The first ticket will be 25$ and second and forward will be 75$. The Cops will work off a 30% commission rate, use their own golf cars, be equipped with radar guns, sirens, and use their own phone to capture pictures. The excess funds will be used to cover equipment costs, uniforms, food banks, and psychological evaluations for repeat offenders. If your interested in becoming part of COPS please call 1-800-468-9255 on Tuesdays from 10-2. Thank You!


They have no authority to hand out tickets :bigbow:

[Melaniesplace]

April fools!🤪

[JMintzer]

Gomer would disagree with that…

“Citizen’s arrest!! Citizen’s arrest!! :)

See post #27...

[JMintzer]

how is this supposed to be enforced? there is no id or plate number. you don't need a drivers license. A 300 pound man speeding will be courteous to a 120 pound woman giving a ticket? I think not. People will just refuse the ticket or throw it away. How will this be enforced and protect the ticket givers from violence?
and there will be violence.....guaranteed

The people giving tickets will have tasers...

[asianthree]

Is a rule that when you retire, you lost your sense of Humor?

Or do most just don’t read the entire thread, because it’s more than 5 posts:1rotfl:

Even Sheldon sign would be a waste

[dewilson58]

Is a rule that when you retire, you lost your sense of Humor? Or do most just don’t read the entire thread, because it’s more than 5 posts:1rotfl:

yes.

[jrandall]

The Villages will be starting a program to curb the speeding on multi modal paths.
The Citizens on Patrol for Speeders will start ticketing all vehicles that exceed 20 miles per hour. The first ticket will be 25$ and second and forward will be 75$. The Cops will work off a 30% commission rate, use their own golf cars, be equipped with radar guns, sirens, and use their own phone to capture pictures. The excess funds will be used to cover equipment costs, uniforms, food banks, and psychological evaluations for repeat offenders. If your interested in becoming part of COPS please call 1-800-468-9255 on Tuesdays from 10-2. Thank You!

April Fools

[flash4353]

This is bogus (liability and no legal standing etc.)But if it was legit, There would be dozens of dumb asses applying for the job

[DaleDivine]

This is bogus (liability and no legal standing etc.)But if it was legit, There would be dozens of dumb asses applying for the job

And you still didn't get that the OP posted it on APRIL FIRST.
As in APRIL FOOLS JOKE...
:ohdear::ohdear::ohdear::popcorn::popcorn::popcorn :

[JMintzer]

Has anyone bothered to count the fish that have been caught by this thread?

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[MrFlorida]

Just goes to show how many just read the first post, and comment without reading through the other posts.

[Terry138]

This is against the law. Traffic laws are regulated by Florida’s Dept. of Safety.
And enforced by law enforcement . Multi cart paths are not roads.

[JMintzer]

Just goes to show how many just read the first post, and comment without reading through the other posts.

This is against the law. Traffic laws are regulated by Florida’s Dept. of Safety.
And enforced by law enforcement . Multi cart paths are not roads.

MrFlorida...


Yup!

[Laker14]

not legal more tv nonsense (not the word I wanted to use)

this program was specifically introduced and passed with the hope that it would change your mind about TV, and you would decide to stay.

I guess there is no making some people happy.

[Veiragirl]

The Villages will be starting a program to curb the speeding on multi modal paths.
The Citizens on Patrol for Speeders will start ticketing all vehicles that exceed 20 miles per hour. The first ticket will be 25$ and second and forward will be 75$. The Cops will work off a 30% commission rate, use their own golf cars, be equipped with radar guns, sirens, and use their own phone to capture pictures. The excess funds will be used to cover equipment costs, uniforms, food banks, and psychological evaluations for repeat offenders. If your interested in becoming part of COPS please call 1-800-468-9255 on Tuesdays from 10-2. Thank You!

Gimme a break. The people who will sign up are cop wanna be's, they will take this responsibility to new heights of stupidity and power. Not a good idea

[Mrprez]

gimme a break. The people who will sign up are cop wanna be's, they will take this responsibility to new heights of stupidity and power. Not a good idea

o m g!

[JSR22]

I am beginning to believe many posters have an IQ lower than the room temperature.

[Stu from NYC]

Gimme a break. The people who will sign up are cop wanna be's, they will take this responsibility to new heights of stupidity and power. Not a good idea

Before making statements like this you just might want to read some other posts on this thread.

[larrycrilley@gmail.com]

It should be called “Rat Patrol”!

[Spalumbos62]

april fools

You really should of let it run for awhile...it was funny, now ruined.

[Stu from NYC]

You really should of let it run for awhile...it was funny, now ruined.

People still keep coming on not reading very many posts and falling for the joke

[MorTech]

Gimme a break. The people who will sign up are cop wanna be's, they will take this responsibility to new heights of stupidity and power. Not a good idea

A cop wanna-be vs ornery villager. Who really has the power here...LOL!
Without guns and jails the cop wanna-be is just a hysterical chihuahua.

[BobnBev]

Hmmmmmm. Wonder why this pegged my BS meter?

[Stu from NYC]

This thread gets funnier and funnier and so many have no clue why.

[JGVillages]

The Villages will be starting a program to curb the speeding on multi modal paths.
The Citizens on Patrol for Speeders will start ticketing all vehicles that exceed 20 miles per hour. The first ticket will be 25$ and second and forward will be 75$. The Cops will work off a 30% commission rate, use their own golf cars, be equipped with radar guns, sirens, and use their own phone to capture pictures. The excess funds will be used to cover equipment costs, uniforms, food banks, and psychological evaluations for repeat offenders. If your interested in becoming part of COPS please call 1-800-468-9255 on Tuesdays from 10-2. Thank You!

So if these “cops” use their own carts that go 20mph how do they catch one going 25mph?

[Mrprez]

So if these “cops” use their own carts that go 20mph how do they catch one going 25mph?

That’s a really good question. Maybe you should call the number listed tomorrow and find out.

[Stu from NYC]

So if these “cops” use their own carts that go 20mph how do they catch one going 25mph?

the program gives them a supercharge so they can go 25 1/2 mph and even faster downhill.

[Two Bills]

The Villages will be starting a program to curb the speeding on multi modal paths. If your interested in becoming part of COPS please call 1-800-468-9255 on Tuesdays from 10-2. Thank You!

Judging by the positive response to this thread, anyone interested in applying for a place, should ring early tomorrow morning!

[rustyp]

I am beginning to believe many posters have an IQ lower than the room temperature.

Agree. What is not a joke is these people live here and truly believe they are mensa club members.

Duh what's a mensa ? - just google it !

[Laker14]

Judging by the positive response to this thread, anyone interested in applying for a place, should ring early tomorrow morning!

Done! I got my new uniform today.
Consider the MMPs safer now that I'm on it!

[JSR22]

Agree. What is not a joke is these people live here and truly believe they are mensa club members.

Duh what's a mensa ? - just google it !

Too funny! Most of the posters are not Mensa material!

[fdpaq0580]

Agree. What is not a joke is these people live here and truly believe they are mensa club members.

Duh what's a mensa ? - just google it !

A mensa is a kinda crawdad. 😛

[Stu from NYC]

Too funny! Most of the posters are not Mensa material!

No just too lazy or busy to read at least some of the responses.

[Garywt]

So if these “cops” use their own carts that go 20mph how do they catch one going 25mph?

Anyone who signs up can have their golf cart set to go 35 mph so they can catch them.

[Garywt]

how is this supposed to be enforced? there is no id or plate number. you don't need a drivers license. A 300 pound man speeding will be courteous to a 120 pound woman giving a ticket? I think not. People will just refuse the ticket or throw it away. How will this be enforced and protect the ticket givers from violence?
and there will be violence.....guaranteed
First do you think I would give a lady a hard time. As I read it, if you do not have the proper ID on you like your Villages ID, you will be detained until the Sheriff arrives and then they will deal with you.

[Stu from NYC]

First do you thick I would give a lady a hard time. As I read it, if you do not have the proper ID on you like your Villages ID, you will be detained until the Sheriff arrives and then they will deal with you.

Just so you know the cop wanna bees get a taser to deal with the rowdy.

[frose]

it's people like you that are the reason for people not wanting to stay

[Laker14]

it's people like you that are the reason for people not wanting to stay
yep. we got 'em leaving in droves.

[fdpaq0580]

yep. we got 'em leaving in droves.

I thought droves were Snow White's friends????
😒😛😜😝

[I'm Popeye!]

We are in big trouble, The Village's Golf Cart Police......

[MorTech]

And here I thought Mensa is what women go thru monthly...Huh.

[Laker14]

We are in big trouble, The Village's Golf Cart Police......

I think a few well placed cardboard cut-outs, propped up along the MMPs of that dude will get people to slow down.
Same idea as the empty 20 year old Sumter County Crown Vics parked along Buena Vista.

[Stu from NYC]

I think a few well placed cardboard cut-outs, propped up along the MMPs of that dude will get people to slow down.
Same idea as the empty 20 year old Sumter County Crown Vics parked along Buena Vista.

Have not seen empty Crown Vics for awhile perhaps they were replaced by the cut outs?

[kevinko05]

Im sure this has been given serious thought as to the efficiency of this program. Who is going to regulate the guns to make sure they are accurate? Golf caarts chasing golf carts. Sorry..I cant stop laughing. It will be fun to see Barney, Andy and maybe Golmer and Goober in action. If they do a good job maybe they will send a drunken Otis to golf cart jail.

[Garywt]

Im sure this has been given serious thought as to the efficiency of this program. Who is going to regulate the guns to make sure they are accurate? Golf caarts chasing golf carts. Sorry..I cant stop laughing. It will be fun to see Barney, Andy and maybe Golmer and Goober in action. If they do a good job maybe they will send a drunken Otis to golf cart jail.

Once they get the speed under control maybe they will issue breathalyzers and set up some check points to try them out.

[Stu from NYC]

Im sure this has been given serious thought as to the efficiency of this program. Who is going to regulate the guns to make sure they are accurate? Golf caarts chasing golf carts. Sorry..I cant stop laughing. It will be fun to see Barney, Andy and maybe Golmer and Goober in action. If they do a good job maybe they will send a drunken Otis to golf cart jail.

Funny

[dhdallas]

Very funny (not)...check the date posted.

[Mrprez]

You wannabe Barney Fife types have absolutely NO authority to stop, detain, and fine anyone. You could be liable for a slew of charges as in impersonating a police officer, unlawful imprisonment, harassment, assault, reckless driving, etc. There is no way anyone will be dumb enough to even consider paying you any fines; no way, nada, nein, nay, fuhgetaboutit!

Buzzkill.

[Stu from NYC]

You wannabe Barney Fife types have absolutely NO authority to stop, detain, and fine anyone. You could be liable for a slew of charges as in impersonating a police officer, unlawful imprisonment, harassment, assault, reckless driving, etc. There is no way anyone will be dumb enough to even consider paying you any fines; no way, nada, nein, nay, fuhgetaboutit!

But think of the fun we can have chasing people.

[Speedie]

The Villages will be starting a program to curb the speeding on multi modal paths.
The Citizens on Patrol for Speeders will start ticketing all vehicles that exceed 20 miles per hour. The first ticket will be 25$ and second and forward will be 75$. The Cops will work off a 30% commission rate, use their own golf cars, be equipped with radar guns, sirens, and use their own phone to capture pictures. The excess funds will be used to cover equipment costs, uniforms, food banks, and psychological evaluations for repeat offenders. If your interested in becoming part of COPS please call 1-800-468-9255 on Tuesdays from 10-2. Thank You!

What Villa community did Barney Fife move into?

[JMintzer]

You wannabe Barney Fife types have absolutely NO authority to stop, detain, and fine anyone. You could be liable for a slew of charges as in impersonating a police officer, unlawful imprisonment, harassment, assault, reckless driving, etc. There is no way anyone will be dumb enough to even consider paying you any fines; no way, nada, nein, nay, fuhgetaboutit!

Are we over the limit on the # of fish caught in this thread? :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Mrprez]

Are we over the limit on the # of fish caught in this thread? :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Lots of bait left, let’s keep fishing.:a040:

[JMintzer]

Lots of bait left, let’s keep fishing.:a040:

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[Stu from NYC]

Lots of bait left, let’s keep fishing.:a040:

Too much fun to stop now

[Topspinmo]

I’ll do it for 25% commission


O that’s way to low, 85% minimum or more. Like majority of charities.

[Topspinmo]

the program gives them a supercharge so they can go 25 1/2 mph and even faster downhill.

Then not going to catch any golfers…. :)

[Topspinmo]

Has anyone bothered to count the fish that have been caught by this thread?

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We strike at anything….:ho:

[dhdallas]

The Villages will be starting a program to curb the speeding on multi modal paths.
The Citizens on Patrol for Speeders will start ticketing all vehicles that exceed 20 miles per hour. The first ticket will be 25$ and second and forward will be 75$. The Cops will work off a 30% commission rate, use their own golf cars, be equipped with radar guns, sirens, and use their own phone to capture pictures. The excess funds will be used to cover equipment costs, uniforms, food banks, and psychological evaluations for repeat offenders. If your interested in becoming part of COPS please call 1-800-468-9255 on Tuesdays from 10-2. Thank You!

This has to be an April Fools joke!! (I hope)

[Stu from NYC]

This has to be an April Fools joke!! (I hope)

Ya think:a040:

[Artar]

This should get interesting really fast. "ticketing ALL" carts going over 20mph? They are going to be really busy. And really unpopular.

Oh, yeah, gonna get real interesting. I can just see the little clipboard lady pulling over some big angry guy and writing him a ticket for 21mph on the MMP.

This is just what we need here, self important , self appointed brown shirts that want to have authority over others. They are not POLICE and if I am approached by them they will be told to **** off. If they attempt to ID me they will fail, and lastly if they try to detain me they will face civil charges for wrongful arrest and kidnapping! Traffic laws can only be enforced by legally appointed law enforcement personnel. This is a terrible idea that will have profound negative effects on the quality of life here in TV.

[Mrprez]

This is just what we need here, self important , self appointed brown shirts that want to have authority over others. They are not POLICE and if I am approached by them they will be told to **** off. If they attempt to ID me they will fail, and lastly if they try to detain me they will face civil charges for wrongful arrest and kidnapping! Traffic laws can only be enforced by legally appointed law enforcement personnel. This is a terrible idea that will have profound negative effects on the quality of life here in TV.

9 days and still catching fish. Aprils Fools Day was 9 days ago.

[Stu from NYC]

This is just what we need here, self important , self appointed brown shirts that want to have authority over others. They are not POLICE and if I am approached by them they will be told to **** off. If they attempt to ID me they will fail, and lastly if they try to detain me they will face civil charges for wrongful arrest and kidnapping! Traffic laws can only be enforced by legally appointed law enforcement personnel. This is a terrible idea that will have profound negative effects on the quality of life here in TV.

The powers to be have made a decision

[JMintzer]

This is just what we need here, self important , self appointed brown shirts that want to have authority over others. They are not POLICE and if I am approached by them they will be told to **** off. If they attempt to ID me they will fail, and lastly if they try to detain me they will face civil charges for wrongful arrest and kidnapping! Traffic laws can only be enforced by legally appointed law enforcement personnel. This is a terrible idea that will have profound negative effects on the quality of life here in TV.

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl: :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl: :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[JMintzer]

9 days and still catching fish. Aprils Fools Day was 9 days ago.

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