[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Switter

Ahh, I didn't consider that. I don't know if I've ever seen one on either of those roads.

12 years ago they were fairly common, but I haven't seen one in the last year or 2. I suppose those that thought it was a great idea to take a golf cart that can legally go 25 out on a highway where trucks are frequently going 45+ have either thought better of it or are no longer alive.

[BillyGrown]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

Not a policy, state law: 318.18(3). As you wrote, can be changed.

It will turn into a fine if the speeding was within a special zone such as a school zone.

Over 55 communities could get the distinction as a “special zone” just like construction and school zones. If fines were doubled it, might be beneficial for everyone. Quite a few politicians would love take credit for writing or passing such a law.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by BillyGrown

Over 55 communities could get the distinction as a “special zone” just like construction and school zones. If fines were doubled it, might be beneficial for everyone. Quite a few politicians would love take credit for writing or passing such a law.

Only those that aren't planning on running for elected office EVER again.

[DrMack]

Originally Posted by BillyGrown

Over 55 communities could get the distinction as a “special zone” just like construction and school zones. If fines were doubled it, might be beneficial for everyone. Quite a few politicians would love take credit for writing or passing such a law.

I certainly would back that. Our community is special and golf carts are often sharing the road. Further, many walk and ride bicycles in sensitive areas. It would be a great law and ideal for the villages.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by BillyGrown

Over 55 communities could get the distinction as a “special zone” just like construction and school zones. If fines were doubled it, might be beneficial for everyone. Quite a few politicians would love take credit for writing or passing such a law.

Sure, and let's make it a felony as well with a minimum sentence of two years in prison and a lifetime revocation of driving privileges. OR, we could stop asking to live in a police state, take some personal responsibility, and pay attention to our surroundings.

No one worries about the fine, doubled or not. There was a joke about the signs in PA that listed the fines increasing as the speed increased: "What, does he think he makes more than me?"

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

Sure, and let's make it a felony as well with a minimum sentence of two years in prison and a lifetime revocation of driving privileges. OR, we could stop asking to live in a police state, take some personal responsibility, and pay attention to our surroundings.

No one worries about the fine, doubled or not. There was a joke about the signs in PA that listed the fines increasing as the speed increased: "What, does he think he makes more than me?"

And again, how many times have I told you not to make rational thoughtful posts when responding to, well let's just politely call them zealots

[DrMack]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

Sure, and let's make it a felony as well with a minimum sentence of two years in prison and a lifetime revocation of driving privileges. OR, we could stop asking to live in a police state, take some personal responsibility, and pay attention to our surroundings.

No one worries about the fine, doubled or not. There was a joke about the signs in PA that listed the fines increasing as the speed increased: "What, does he think he makes more than me?"

Why the hyperbole? The poster only suggested giving senior citizens a safer place to live by doubling speeding fines with a zoned designation. I find exaggerating of another’s good idea somewhat childish. Stick with the script.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by DrMack

Why the hyperbole? The poster only suggested giving senior citizens a safer place to live by doubling speeding fines with a zoned designation. I find exaggerating of another’s good idea somewhat childish. Stick with the script.

I would agree with that plan, IF they also doubled the fines for chugging alone at 20 in a 35 zones, especially in the left lane. Statistically, that driver is far more dangerous than the speeders, so maybe quadruple their fine.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by DrMack

Why the hyperbole? The poster only suggested giving senior citizens a safer place to live by doubling speeding fines with a zoned designation. I find exaggerating of another’s good idea somewhat childish. Stick with the script.

I find declaring a 55+ community a zone requiring special safety enforcement typically reserved for schools and work zones an unnecessary exaggeration. And as I also wrote, no one cares what the fine is anyway. (have you once thought, "Hey, it's only a $50 ticket, I guess I'll drive 14 miles over the speed limit"?)

Protect children who don't know any better than to run out into traffic? Sure, make traffic slow down to increase the chance of stopping before hitting a child.

Protect road workers who don't have any choice but to work next to speeding traffic? Sure, make traffic slow down to hopefully make drivers pay more attention to the road.

Protect grown adults who don't pay attention and walk down the middle of the street as if there was no traffic at all? Or those who ride bicycles as if they own the streets? Or those who just pay absolutely no attention at all to what they are doing? No, safety is a shared responsibility for grown adults. As a driver I will do what I can to avoid you but it won't be my speed that causes you injury, it will be you, a grown adult, doing stupid things.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

I find declaring a 55+ community a zone requiring special safety enforcement typically reserved for schools and work zones an unnecessary exaggeration. And as I also wrote, no one cares what the fine is anyway. (have you once thought, "Hey, it's only a $50 ticket, I guess I'll drive 14 miles over the speed limit"?)

Protect children who don't know any better than to run out into traffic? Sure, make traffic slow down to increase the chance of stopping before hitting a child.

Protect road workers who don't have any choice but to work next to speeding traffic? Sure, make traffic slow down to hopefully make drivers pay more attention to the road.

Protect grown adults who don't pay attention and walk down the middle of the street as if there was no traffic at all? Or those who ride bicycles as if they own the streets? Or those who just pay absolutely no attention at all to what they are doing? No safety is a shared responsibility for grown adults. As a driver I will do what I can to avoid you but it won't be my speed that causes you injury, it will be you, a grown adult, doing stupid things.

[shut the front door]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

I find declaring a 55+ community a zone requiring special safety enforcement typically reserved for schools and work zones an unnecessary exaggeration. And as I also wrote, no one cares what the fine is anyway. (have you once thought, "Hey, it's only a $50 ticket, I guess I'll drive 14 miles over the speed limit"?)

Protect children who don't know any better than to run out into traffic? Sure, make traffic slow down to increase the chance of stopping before hitting a child.

Protect road workers who don't have any choice but to work next to speeding traffic? Sure, make traffic slow down to hopefully make drivers pay more attention to the road.

Protect grown adults who don't pay attention and walk down the middle of the street as if there was no traffic at all? Or those who ride bicycles as if they own the streets? Or those who just pay absolutely no attention at all to what they are doing? No safety is a shared responsibility for grown adults. As a driver I will do what I can to avoid you but it won't be my speed that causes you injury, it will be you, a grown adult, doing stupid things.

[Michael G.]

Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive

Instead of just one week...shouldn't this be a 52 week per year effort?

That was my thought also.
And why not statewide.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

That was my thought also.
And why not statewide.

Or nationwide??? Or worldwide???? After all, the most important issues in law enforcement are catching someone going 40 in a 35 zone in Outer Mongolia.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive

Instead of just one week...shouldn't this be a 52 week per year effort?

One can only hope.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Or nationwide??? Or worldwide???? After all, the most important issues in law enforcement are catching someone going 40 in a 35 zone in Outer Mongolia.

You're cute when you're angry. 😉