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Talk Host 11-28-2007 02:50 PM

Flying garbage trucks
 
I don't know about all of them, but the Villages garbage truck drivers in Marion County apparently need a lesson in driving safety. Their apparent speed is way beyond what would be considered safe in residential neighborhoods. Lawn refuse pickup day is the worst because they can really get a run between 5 or 6 houses.

The worst part is that it appears that either the drivers don't care or the management doesn't care. We have called and lodged official complaints three times. I know that two of our neighbors have done the same thing, so I assume other have as well. Nothing changes.

This morning, the truck was going so fast around the corner by our house that the driver shouted to the guys on the back...."HOLD ON."

It will be a sad day when a resident or guest (maybe a grandchild) is injured or killed by a speeding garbage truck.

Slow 'em down.

jjdees 11-29-2007 02:18 AM

Re: Flying garbage trucks
 
I'd call the police everytime they did that.

Talk Host 11-30-2007 12:06 PM

Re: Flying garbage trucks
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by jjdees
I'd call the police everytime they did that.

Absolutely. The next time, we are going to call the Marion County Sheriff and lodge an official complaint and swear out a warrant. Mark my words.

jjdees 11-30-2007 03:07 PM

Re: Flying garbage trucks
 
Am I misunderstanding your reply or was it a smart a** statement?

Talk Host 12-02-2007 02:56 AM

Re: Flying garbage trucks
 
No, I am serious. What makes you think I as being a smart A**. The reply was pretty straight forward

jjdees 12-02-2007 03:11 AM

Re: Flying garbage trucks
 
Touché

MMC24 12-02-2007 03:30 AM

Re: Flying garbage trucks
 
I believe our garbage truck driver thinks he is Mario Andriette. The way he sometimes goes around a corner, I am surprised the truck remains upright. They must be paid an incentive on how quickly they can finish their route. The Sheriff's time could be better spent setting a speed traps for Garbage Trucks rather than focusing on Golf Cart Drivers.


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