[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

You're cute when you're angry. 😉

I know 😂😂😂

Although in this case I’d characterize it as being dismayed

[cthherod@gmail.com]

Originally Posted by ldturecek

Wish Sumter Cty would run radar on Buena Vista. I drove out to Mulberry Yesterday, they were passing me going at least 50 at around 7:45 am.

Or, let’s just ticket the left lane dawdlers who try to block anyone going faster than they are. IMO, more accidents are caused by slowpokes vs speeders. A speed limit of 35 mph on Buena Vista or Morse Blvd is ludicrous. No driveways (except for fire stations), so why the low speed limit? And if 45-50 is too much for some, please surrender your license. You don’t need to drive anymore.

[MicRoDrafting]

Originally Posted by Switter

Buena Vista could probably easily handle 45 miles an hour since there's no golf carts allowed, same with El Camino Real, but then everybody would be driving 60 miles an hour.

EXACTLY
the last thing we need
is a raceway thru a
retirement community

[Normal]

Originally Posted by cthherod@gmail.com

Or, let’s just ticket the left lane dawdlers who try to block anyone going faster than they are. IMO, more accidents are caused by slowpokes vs speeders. A speed limit of 35 mph on Buena Vista or Morse Blvd is ludicrous. No driveways (except for fire stations), so why the low speed limit? And if 45-50 is too much for some, please surrender your license. You don’t need to drive anymore.

Exceptions would be where there are only two lanes. Of course people have the right to turn left at an intersection or turn right for that matter. Then we have the traffic circles which generally dictate traveling in the left lane for going straight or in the right lane for turning. And of course there are A LOT of traffic circles in the Villages with no set pattern of occurring frequency in place.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by cthherod@gmail.com

Or, let’s just ticket the left lane dawdlers who try to block anyone going faster than they are. IMO, more accidents are caused by slowpokes vs speeders. A speed limit of 35 mph on Buena Vista or Morse Blvd is ludicrous. No driveways (except for fire stations), so why the low speed limit? And if 45-50 is too much for some, please surrender your license. You don’t need to drive anymore.

Not just in your opinion, but there are many studies by both law enforcement and the insurance industry that show just that. (yes, there are studies that show speeding causes more accidents as well). But those studies that blame speed fail to account for the fact that the snail is usually not directly involved in the accident, they are nonetheless the cause. What I fail to understand is why any driver that is chugging along well under the speed limit wants to camp out in the left lane (which btw is in violation of Florida traffic law). Are they oblivious???? Ignorant of the law???? Demented???? Or, similar to this guy from a post on TOTV about 7 years ago. This clown posted that he always drives 30 in the left lane of the 45 mph zone of 466 because "he thinks that's fast enough". Unbelievable, both then and now. HE knows better than the traffic experts and civil engineers. HE gets to make up his own speed and then try to shove it down everybody else's throat. HE is the self-appointed pace setter. Now, while the word "entitled" is often used on TOTV, this bozo is the quintessential example. I hope he is still on TOTV and reads this, because I have 2 words for him, and they are not "Happy Birthday", and while they sound similar, it is not "thank you".

[BillyGrown]

Fortunately there are now laws against aggressive driving. Be aware though, the behavior can be triggered in the unbalanced through those who tend to follow all the traffic rules because an aggressive driver’s personality is often egocentric. Some can even believe rules are just general guideline and not set in stone for them. They tend to believe the center of the universe is all about their needs! LOL

Facts:
Key Factors in Accidents:
Aggressive Driving: Includes behaviors such as speeding, tailgating, and road rage. These actions significantly increase the risk of collisions.
Slow Driving: While it can lead to accidents, particularly in high-speed areas, it is generally less dangerous than aggressive driving. Slow drivers may cause frustration but are less likely to engage in risky maneuvers.
Statistics:
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), aggressive driving contributes to a substantial percentage of traffic accidents.
Studies indicate that speeding and reckless driving are leading causes of fatal crashes.
Conclusion: While both slow and aggressive driving can lead to accidents, aggressive driving is a more significant factor in serious incidents.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by BillyGrown

Fortunately there are now laws against aggressive driving. Be aware though, the behavior can be triggered in the unbalanced through those who tend to follow all the traffic rules because an aggressive driver’s personality is often egocentric. Some can even believe rules are just general guideline and not set in stone for them. They tend to believe the center of the universe is all about their needs! LOL

Facts:
Key Factors in Accidents:
Aggressive Driving: Includes behaviors such as speeding, tailgating, and road rage. These actions significantly increase the risk of collisions.
Slow Driving: While it can lead to accidents, particularly in high-speed areas, it is generally less dangerous than aggressive driving. Slow drivers may cause frustration but are less likely to engage in risky maneuvers.
Statistics:
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), aggressive driving contributes to a substantial percentage of traffic accidents.
Studies indicate that speeding and reckless driving are leading causes of fatal crashes.
Conclusion: While both slow and aggressive driving can lead to accidents, aggressive driving is a more significant factor in serious incidents.

And yet there are other studies that show the cause to be slow drivers. Many studies that blame speed fail to account for the root cause of an accident----a lane being blocked by a slug forcing other vehicles to change lanes. Most accidents on highways that are not alcohol related are the result of a lane change. Also, that post lumps speed in with other forms of aggressive driving. In a perfect world, all vehicles are proceeding at the speed limit and blow kisses to each other. Don't hold your breath

[Polarlys]

We live along the El Camino corridor and have seen street legal carts using it. I have only seen a couple in the past 4 years. That makes it very rare but they are out there. In fact I have also seen a "couple" of non street legal ones. Personally I don't think of it as being a "Big Deal" but just responding to the statement about it.