[tomwed]

Originally Posted by Bradley60

My wife parked at the Colony health center ,inside the white lines. When she came out ,some a--hole had hit her new car. It was only 8 days old. $1800 damage. The a--hole didn't,t leave a note or even go inside to tell the ladies at the front desk. The rudeness and audacity of these a--holes is rediculous.. What ever happened to being upfront and honest. Guess that leaves people when they move to the villages. Fed up with this sh--. Wake up people.

Who are you addressing?
The people on this thread who don't carry insurance?
The people who don't park at the outer bounds of the parking lot where it's safer?
How did we get here if we didn't understand how the world works? Nobody was born here.

[robinsdw2]

That is an excuse. If you have that problem then you probably should not be driving.

[tomwed]

Originally Posted by robinsdw2

That is an excuse. If you have that problem then you probably should not be driving.

What problem are you referring to?

[robinsdw2]

Originally Posted by outlaw

Is there such a thing as a flexible, spring loaded, or "soft" gate? That sounds like a good business opportunity.

Yeah it should be flexible enough to whach the SH_ _ out of the side of their car and then maybe they would think twice.

[outlaw]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

This sh-- happens everywhere. How do you know it was a Villager?

Statistics. Probably was a Villager.

[robinsdw2]

The person that said they couldn't really see the gate arm, it didn't show up well enough

[OhioBuckeye]

You know I don't know what the solution is, but the few times I've been at gates I see somebody going thru the gates correctly by using the gate card, then the person behind them actually will sit there until that person passes the gate then tries to race through the gate. Never seen a gate torn down but these people that try to follow the person ahead of them will hold their hands over their mouths or throw their hands up like, "What Happened". If this is a problem, why doesn't the Villages put up 1 camera at 1 of the biggest problem gates, I know it would be to expensive to put up camera's at all the gates, the Villages spend money on other toys they want, why not 1 camera & this way they could see what's going on, are people not using gate passes, are the ones tearing the gates down Non- Villagers or are they just in to big of a rush to get home to lay on the couch. By the way these security can be rented!

[virgind]

They have cameras at the gates

[Chatbrat]

Looks like gate @ Bailey Trail & Buena Vista-just got whacked

The gate keeper said a drunk blew right thru it.

[bagboy]

Originally Posted by OhioBuckeye

You know I don't know what the solution is, but the few times I've been at gates I see somebody going thru the gates correctly by using the gate card, then the person behind them actually will sit there until that person passes the gate then tries to race through the gate. Never seen a gate torn down but these people that try to follow the person ahead of them will hold their hands over their mouths or throw their hands up like, "What Happened". If this is a problem, why doesn't the Villages put up 1 camera at 1 of the biggest problem gates, I know it would be to expensive to put up camera's at all the gates, the Villages spend money on other toys they want, why not 1 camera & this way they could see what's going on, are people not using gate passes, are the ones tearing the gates down Non- Villagers or are they just in to big of a rush to get home to lay on the couch. By the way these security can be rented!

Who are the Villages, and what are the toys you are referring to?

[SCCHAMBY2000@YAHOO.COM]

I agree... Snowbirds are usually the culprits!!! We hardly ever see them down after April to December!!

[tomwed]

Originally Posted by robinsdw2

The person that said they couldn't really see the gate arm, it didn't show up well enough

That's very true. Because the two posts weren't tied to each other I was confused.

[bunnyhop]

There are cameras at every gate from different angles. Anyone who breaks a gate will be caught on camera and will be found and fined. The fine is $250 per incident. It's a real "eye-opener" for anyone who accidentally (or deliberately) breaks a gate. Cars, carts and bicycles are required to come to a stop before proceeding through a gate for safety reasons (keep speed low enough to avoid hitting carts, bicycles and pedestrians crossing in front of gates). Sometimes it is hard to see the gate when the sun is directly in front of you. Best to just prepare to stop at all gates.

[Gil Chapin]

Since we're addressing the topic of gates, I'm wondering if anyone can help me understand something I've tried to comprehend.

I've heard it said that The Villages is not a gated community but rather a community with gates. It's my understanding that the purpose of the gates is to interrupt vehicular traffic so that carts have a chance to cross the roadway. The roads, although perhaps originally private property, are now public property of the county. Therefore no one can be excluded (hence the "non-resident" lane and the "red button" on single lane gated entrances). However, there are some locations where cart traffic is not an issue, but there is still a gate (e.g., Chula Vista and 466 - that one puzzles me).

My question is, why does a resident need a gate "card"? Why don't the "entrance" gates work like the "exit" gates. Presumably they serve the same purpose. The gate stays down until a vehicle approaches and then closes again after the vehicle passes. Presumably, that allows at least one cart to cross during the vehicle's delay. Is it a timing issue - a fear that vehicles will crowd the vehicle in front of them and the gate will never close until the last vehicle is through? Whether that's an issue with the exits or not, it doesn't seem to require the use of a card to get "out" past the same cart crossing.

What have I misunderstood?

[JoMar]

Lots of posts on this subject, do a search and you will find everyone has a position. Personally, I wouldn't be surprised if the gate cards provide a data base to determine traffic content, visitors, seasonal residents, residents. No fact on that one, just a comment.