[Andyb]

Not much common sense in America anymore

[BobnBev]

Originally Posted by davem4616

the gates were pretty safe for awhile when everyone was staying home.....now it's open season on them again

it just baffles my mind how anyone could knock a gate down

I understand that there's about 6 or 7 cameras at each gate...so they know who you are, and the fine is something like
$250

so do they try to sneak in by tailgating the car in front of them, do they just not wait for the bar to rise high enough, do they forget that the bar doesn't automatically go up when you're coming in like it does upon exiting? or are they just drunks?

Yes, yes and yes.

[600th Photo Sq]

Originally Posted by davem4616

the gates were pretty safe for awhile when everyone was staying home.....now it's open season on them again

it just baffles my mind how anyone could knock a gate down

I understand that there's about 6 or 7 cameras at each gate...so they know who you are, and the fine is something like
$250

so do they try to sneak in by tailgating the car in front of them, do they just not wait for the bar to rise high enough, do they forget that the bar doesn't automatically go up when you're coming in like it does upon exiting? or are they just drunks?

Wrong 2 cameras each gate they get the plate number. There is a central location that monitors the gates.

The local police do get involved when requested.

I believe The Villages has a very high % rate on nailing the individuals.

Bottom line Slow Down, or else. Learn the Easy Way...….. or The Hard Way.

[wisbad1]

Originally Posted by bonrich

No excuse for hitting a gate, but when they are replaced, change the profile of the gate from a round tube to a flat wider gate. Easier to see.

Put nails in them

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

I don’t understand statement from Vietnam vet what has Vietnam got to do with gate or fixing stupid of course when you use the word Vietnam so many times in a day as many do you can’t help yourself and before anyone gets all riled up . I’m a multi toured Vietnam combat vet that if I ever talk about it at all
I tell some funny story . . I have no hat, no vest and I didn’t need a parade

[TooColdNJ]

Stupid is stupid. Watched a lady at an entrance with no gate hold out her card for the gate to open. I think she might still be there

[mydavid]

Originally Posted by charlieo1126@gmail.com

How about a scarlet letter on there forehead ?? That should fit there despicable crime

How about just replacing them with a speed bump, the gates do nothing to keep people out.

[sajoe]

Twice this week I was "honked at" and almost hit by cars in my golf cart at gates where I was stopped between lanes, waited for a car to pass and then went to cross. In both cases the following car flashed their pass before the gate closed and the gate stopped and opened. Is this the way they all are and I'm having a "senior moment"? I agree the the car has the right of way, right or wrong but if there is no pause between cars the chances of getting hit by a car goes up greatly. Is this a response to the gates getting knocked down?

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by 17362

There is always alternatives with a problem in the solution departments, I always say a minimum of three. IMO, the gate problems need:
Man at every single gate that actually have security for the residents as number one-
For example a central server that is rigged to every gate for actual emergencies that allows an operator to rise and hold all gates in a FEMA emergency
2) the persons at the gates, takes down and enters all non residents purpose and house they are going to and length of stay Or work order or list of approved vendors for lawn care
3) add resident stickers On carts, a barcode, and barcode reader at gate that is registered into the system at every check point for when the need arises. And of course a person is there if they don’t have one whom is ready to take your information if you are not a resident.
The residents security should be number one concern.
These “people” will eventually get a clue and stop the non sense that has been occurring at the gates. Yes it will slow traffic but so be it. Cost and security can be leveled out.

The gates are NOT for security. I don't know how many times this can be emphasized before people get it. It was clear to us the very first time we came to visit years ago, before we even decided to move here.

The gates are to slow down traffic and offer a margin of safety for golf carts to cross the road at those intersections.

They don't need security guards. The gate people are customer service reps, not security guards.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by charlieo1126@gmail.com

How about a scarlet letter on there forehead ?? That should fit there despicable crime

Or better yet a tattoo of a gate on their far head

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

or women drivers?

The men who have their knee outside the cart knocks them down. Their stomach gets in the way To break effectively

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

The gates are NOT for security. I don't know how many times this can be emphasized before people get it. It was clear to us the very first time we came to visit years ago, before we even decided to move here.

The gates are to slow down traffic and offer a margin of safety for golf carts to cross the road at those intersections.

They don't need security guards. The gate people are customer service reps, not security guards.

Also for bikers, joggers and walkers.....all that use the MMP.

Originally Posted by kcrazorbackfan

What the heck is going on? Has the fear of Covid-19 numbed some brains to the point of no common sense?

With work, I've been out on the roads as always; it just seems like an above average amount of gates being pillaged.

the gates need to be made more visible, preferably blinking red lights.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by kcrazorbackfan

What the heck is going on? Has the fear of Covid-19 numbed some brains to the point of no common sense?

With work, I've been out on the roads as always; it just seems like an above average amount of gates being pillaged.

Drunks and drug addicts. One can’t see the gates and the other in too big of hurry.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by John41

the gates need to be made more visible, preferably blinking red lights.

So the long line of bright reflective tape that shines line diamond in a —— —-? Not enough?