[Mrs.Guy]

Originally Posted by Old Bob

They used to have flexible gates, that would just bend and then flop back in place. The state made them change to the ones they use now.

Been here 18+ years and never saw them.... are sure you didn't dream that? If they were flexible won't they flop around when going up and down?

[Dilligas]

Originally Posted by starflyte1

The new gates are small round tubes and very hard to see. Villagers watch for gates, but otherguests and those driving thru cant see them under certain conditions. In the daytime, the reflectors do not show.

The one ending in DelMar onto Avendia is very hard to see ads one example.

Spruce Creek lights on their gate. At least put a string of flags.

If you can not see the round, flat, or any other gate, you should not be driving because you're either going too fast or your eye sight is not good enough to operate a motor vehicle.

[Mrs.Guy]

Originally Posted by starflyte1

The new gates are small round tubes and very hard to see. Villagers watch for gates, but otherguests and those driving thru cant see them under certain conditions. In the daytime, the reflectors do not show.

The one ending in DelMar onto Avendia is very hard to see ads one example.

Spruce Creek lights on their gate. At least put a string of flags.

And just how many gates do they have? I'll bet there are more homes for sale than gates..... problem solved.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by rrtjp

Speed bumps only slow you down, the gates require drivers to come to a complete stop (in most cases).

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Jandj1987

What’s the point of even having gates anymore? No one checks you through, even though a person manning the gate is there- they just wave you through. Back in around 2010, I felt like the gates were a protective device, now I think they’re stupid and pointless. If you don’t have your swipe card, you shouldn’t get in without showing ID or just get rid of the gates. Personally, my parents own a home there and I felt safe knowing gates existed. I like the concept, but not if your just going to open them for anyone.
I think they keep the gates as a selling point for new buyers “Look we protect you”…if new, perspective buyers only knew the stupidity of how those gates are managed 🙄

They are for traffic control, not security...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

A high jump bar is loosely set on a pin, and comes off without damaging the bar. That is not how the gate bars are attached. They are a heavy metal tube attached to a metal sleeved operator with two through bolts and nuts. When they break away, the end of the bar is dented and the bolts are damaged and pulled out of the sleeve. Not exactly a breakaway connection.

I thought they were PVC pipe...

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

I thought they were PVC pipe...

Metal, not PVC.

[Mrs.Guy]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

I thought they were PVC pipe...

You must have never hit one!

[starflyte1]

Originally Posted by Dilligas

If you can not see the round, flat, or any other gate, you should not be driving because you're either going too fast or your eye sight is not good enough to operate a motor vehicle.

Excuse me, I have perfect eye sight and have never had a speeding ticket!

As I said before, some of the gates blend into the landscaping, traffic lights and tail lights!

[Worldseries27]

Originally Posted by annie66

seems to me that a cheaper solution is to remove the gates and install 2 speed bumps in the vicinity of the gates.

they want your photo n license plate . Criminal element gets the point

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Worldseries27

they want your photo n license plate . Criminal element gets the point

Good point

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Mrs.Guy

You must have never hit one!

No, I have not... Have you?

[Mrs.Guy]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

No, I have not... Have you?

Nope!

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by starflyte1

Excuse me, I have perfect eye sight and have never had a speeding ticket!

As I said before, some of the gates blend into the landscaping, traffic lights and tail lights!

Have to agree. Many, not all, don't stand out the way they should due to the reasons given above.

[DaleDivine]

Originally Posted by starflyte1

Excuse me, I have perfect eye sight and have never had a speeding ticket!

As I said before, some of the gates blend into the landscaping, traffic lights and tail lights!