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-   The Villages, Florida, General Discussion (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/)
-   -   Driving in excess of 10 mph, SHAME ON YOU! (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/driving-excess-10-mph-shame-you-306116/)

Curtisbwp 05-06-2020 11:01 AM
Bicycles on the morse bridge are dangerous. Due to their low speed and unpredictable and dangerous inability to fully control their bike.

BobnBev 05-06-2020 11:36 AM
If the jerko behind me in a cart wants to speed, he's going to learn what it means to drive slow. Try to bully me out of the way and see what happens to the front of your cart. It won't be pretty.:boxing2:

B-flat 05-06-2020 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Gerald (Post 1759437)
The paths are for all, walking, bikes, carts. Respect everyone and give them some space. What the heck is everyone trying to go so fast for anyway. Look around the villages is beautiful, stop sometimes and relax. Go slow there is so much to see.
We wonder the same thing too when out on the golf cart late afternoon. I usually maintain between 12 and 18 mph depending where we are because we are out to enjoy the ride. We wonder why both younger than us and older than us are in such a hurry at 6 PM to get where they are going? I've been traveling at close to 20 at times and people drive by me like I'm standing still. I can't help but thinking maybe they have been tipping a few drinks and are a bit under the influence.

photo1902 05-06-2020 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by BobnBev (Post 1759885)
If the jerko behind me in a cart wants to speed, he's going to learn what it means to drive slow. Try to bully me out of the way and see what happens to the front of your cart. It won't be pretty.:boxing2:
Two wrongs make a right? Surrrrrreeeee.

Here's an idea, tough guy, how about simply pulling over slightly and waving them past?

tvbound 05-06-2020 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe C. (Post 1759699)
Speed limits are there for a reason. Sometimes, it appears that they are a bit lower than they need to be.

But people are impatient sometimes, and I understand why.
WE ARE OLD, and most of our lives are behind us. Time is of the essence, and one minute wasted going too slow, is like an hour in dog years.
BTW......we know that the Villages is supposed to be the friendliest hometown, but it is also home to the worst drivers, worst parkers, and the most jaywalkers in the world.
Since we haven't been "everywhere in the world" I can't make the same claim as in your last sentence, but after the more than three months total of renting, there does seem to be some credence to the observation that TV has a lot of "bad drivers, bad parking and a lot of jaywalker's." We can't wait to move and change our lifelong ways of trying to follow the rules, because it looks like it's a lot more fun. lol

Polar Bear 05-06-2020 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by iht2209 (Post 1759592)
...no one who rides a bike in the villages adheres to ANY RULES OF THE ROAD...
So ridiculous.

Gpsma 05-06-2020 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by OhioBuckeye (Post 1759841)
Jacksonbrown, I lived in TV for 8 yrs. & this is probably the most asked comment or complaint that I’ve seen over the 8 yrs. that I lived there. Save your breath because TV & law enforcement doesn’t do anything to slow the carts down. Just let the speeders do what they want & you just keep doing what’s right! Coming here won’t slow them down. Stay safe & god bless!
My club had a Lt from Sumter Count Sheriff Dept give a talk.

He clearly said we do NOT enforce traffic laws on the paths...we only will enforce DWI on them

Bogie Shooter 05-06-2020 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by shut the front door (Post 1759536)
I hope you weren't the biker on that bridge with me today. Every time there was a chance to pass, the biker moved left and straddled the line so that no one could pass.
Then, when we finally got around after the bridge, I stopped at the stop sign in my cart, waited for one car to pass then pulled out. To my surprise, the bicyclist had caught up, passed the golf carts waiting at the stop sign, didn't stop and weaved out in front of me while I was making my right turn.
I have been in TV for 10 years and I have NEVER seen a cyclist stop at a stop sign. But this one deserved whatever he will get. And he will get it soon enough, and all the cyclists will blame everyone else.
Such a big hurry that you have to pass on that bridge???

Topspinmo 05-06-2020 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe C. (Post 1759699)
Speed limits are there for a reason. Sometimes, it appears that they are a bit lower than they need to be.

But people are impatient sometimes, and I understand why.
WE ARE OLD, and most of our lives are behind us. Time is of the essence, and one minute wasted going too slow, is like an hour in dog years.
BTW......we know that the Villages is supposed to be the friendliest hometown, but it is also home to the worst drivers, worst parkers, and the most jaywalkers in the world.

Villagers are from all over the world. Moving here not going to change their habits.

Win1894 05-06-2020 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe C. (Post 1759699)
Speed limits are there for a reason. Sometimes, it appears that they are a bit lower than they need to be.

But people are impatient sometimes, and I understand why.
WE ARE OLD, and most of our lives are behind us. Time is of the essence, and one minute wasted going too slow, is like an hour in dog years.
BTW......we know that the Villages is supposed to be the friendliest hometown, but it is also home to the worst drivers, worst parkers, and the most jaywalkers in the world.
Having lived and driven in many different countries and states I would have to agree that Floridians are among the worst drivers. Statistics in the US seem to back this up where Florida always ranks in the top 5 worst driver states and number 1 or 2 in the most car crashes.

npwalters 05-06-2020 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Win1894 (Post 1760021)
Having lived and driven in many different countries and states I would have to agree that Floridians are among the worst drivers. Statistics in the US seem to back this up where Florida always ranks in the top 5 worst driver states and number 1 or 2 in the most car crashes.
I don't disagree but I believe its because Floridians (especially around here) are not from Florida.

roscoguy 05-06-2020 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by iht2209 (Post 1759592)
I don’t condone that behavior BUT no one who rides a bike in the villages adheres to ANY RULES OF THE ROAD....so stop whining
Yep, they're getting nearly as bad as golf cart drivers! :ohdear:

bpascani 05-06-2020 08:55 PM
Well, when you see me on that bridge, you will have to slow down. I WILL NOT be going over 10mph where posted, and my golf cart is probably way to big for you to try to run over or pass!....just saying......BREATHE....Relax, and enjoy the scenery (AND, if you are worried about a stupid tee time, just leave an extra 15 min more that required under normal traffic speeds!!

BobnBev 05-08-2020 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by bpascani (Post 1760125)
Well, when you see me on that bridge, you will have to slow down. I WILL NOT be going over 10mph where posted, and my golf cart is probably way to big for you to try to run over or pass!....just saying......BREATHE....Relax, and enjoy the scenery (AND, if you are worried about a stupid tee time, just leave an extra 15 min more that required under normal traffic speeds!!
Amen.

dewilson58 05-08-2020 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by photo1902 (Post 1759911)
Two wrongs make a right? Surrrrrreeeee.

Here's an idea, tough guy, how about simply pulling over slightly and waving them past?

What is funny, he is at post 1902.


:MOJE_whot:

charlieo1126@gmail.com 05-09-2020 10:27 AM
Unless there are no cars coming the other way so you can make a wide pass of bicycle guy . Why do you have to pass him on bridge he was just protecting himself and he has the right to be on roadway, and please don’t say be on that golf cart part of the bridge if you fall you’ll be run over by the speeding golf carts tailgating youn

chrisinva 05-09-2020 12:49 PM
iht2209 - guess you haven't met me. I am a regular cyclist. I stop at all stop signs & look both ways, then take off when it's safe. . When I see a golf cart in my rear view mirror, I stop pedaling so the cart can more quickly pass me - it's safer for them & me. Even though I am cruising nicely on a downhill, I brake before the curve into the tunnel, just in case a cart is coming in the opposite direction & maybe, just maybe, a little over the line. I wear a helmet & have front & rear lights. Life is too short for us to have a disagreement.

golfing eagles 05-09-2020 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by bpascani (Post 1760125)
Well, when you see me on that bridge, you will have to slow down. I WILL NOT be going over 10mph where posted, and my golf cart is probably way to big for you to try to run over or pass!....just saying......BREATHE....Relax, and enjoy the scenery (AND, if you are worried about a stupid tee time, just leave an extra 15 min more that required under normal traffic speeds!!
You don't know that until somebody tries it!:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

photo1902 05-09-2020 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 1761880)
You don't know that until somebody tries it!:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:
I just want to see this oversized golf cart which must be straight out of a Mad Max movie :)

Daddymac 05-09-2020 01:21 PM
I never saw a Safe person riding a Bike yet in TV. They run stop sign they speed and they think they Own the Road. Is they bad drivers in Golf carts ~ Yes. Are they bad riders on Bikes ~ Yes. But the winner is Bike Riders!!

golfing eagles 05-09-2020 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by photo1902 (Post 1761884)
I just want to see this oversized golf cart which must be straight out of a Mad Max movie :)
I'll bet a RPG could take it out:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:


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