[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by JoMar

The good news is that we only have about 6 more weeks until the seasonal folks head back and the residents can get back to normal. This is a golf cart community and the gates are there to provide flow control between golf carts and cars. There is a stop sign, the gate, and one for the carts which makes it a 4 way stop. In addition, where the carts cross is an intersection and blocking an intersection inhibiting traffic isn't legal. There is also a stop for the carts halfway across the intersection where the cart has a clear view of both gates entering. While there are those that like to race the gates the necessary safeguards are there even though patience and common sense are frequently missing.....from both the cars and the carts.

I agree with much of what you say, except one thing...

A gate is not equivalent to a stop sign...it is not a 4-way stop.