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My husband always says drive like hell and you’ll get there.

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Originally Posted by GOLFER54 (Post 2058927)

Can’t wait for flying cars :-)

Autonomous flying cars, please!
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We've been complaining about others' driving habits since we heard our parents complain. When I was getting my license the mantra was, and still should be, "Drive Defensively!" You're never going to be rid of nuts on the road.

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Originally Posted by fdpaq0580 (Post 2058995)

And what kind of chip would that? ( He asked facetiously!)

Sorry! Couldn't help myself.
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Buffalo...

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Originally Posted by Priebehouse (Post 2058759)

"You're travelling through another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind; a journey into a wondrous land of strange creatures operating a myriad of amazing vehicles. That's a roundabout up ahead - your next stop, the Villages Zone!"

One of the most CREATIVE posts that I have ever read. Kudos

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Originally Posted by boobear51751 (Post 2058821)

The police are not doing their job in policing our roadways. I very seldom see them out there issuing tickets. If they would just set a speed check once a month in a different area (without notice) and nail everyone one of these self centered drivers with a citation things would change. The slogan, "The Friendliest Home Town," died a number of years ago. It was never like this 15 to 20 years ago.

Police and things like more teachers in public schools cost money and drive up property taxes. That is likely the reason that we see inadequate numbers of Police here in La-la Land. It may be the same reason that crime may be increasing here or will increase in the future. I see speeding often on the residential road in front of my house which is filled with joggers, walkers (2 and even 3 abreast), bicyclers, and commercial vehicles and lawn maintenance vehicles that park often in the middle of the street like they owned La-la Land.

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Originally Posted by collie1228 (Post 2058907)

There is little or no speed enforcement on Morse Blvd. Sumter Co. Sheriff Dept. has an enormous number of police cars, but I see one on Morse maybe once a month. It's simple, if there is no enforcement, there will be more speeders.

I agree!

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Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive (Post 2058968)

Heh. Twilight Zone. It does sometimes feel that way. But it is erroneous to think that all the drivers on the roads mentioned are Villagers. Those roads are public and are used by whomever. I've seen a few Mustangs on El Camino Real driving it like they were in the Monaco Grand Prix, but the brief glimpses of the driver(s) that I've gotten have revealed people much younger than what you'd expect a Villager to be.

That's not to say that there are not Villagers who are sinless when it comes to driving. But it's usually things like changing lanes in a roundabout, coasting through red lights, tailgating, things like that.

Lots of Villagers have children and grandchildren living with them. They are younger and many (not all) drink and drive very fast. They often manage somehow to even drive golf carts recklessly.

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Originally Posted by jimjamuser (Post 2059077)

Lots of Villagers have children and grandchildren living with them. They are younger and many (not all) drink and drive very fast. They often manage somehow to even drive golf carts recklessly.

Lots?? Many??
You know this, how?

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Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 2059080)

Lots?? Many??
You know this, how?

Open your eyes, look out your windows. I have seen many kids this month so far...walking the dog, at the square, in restaurants....maybe it's school break?

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Originally Posted by Joelack99 (Post 2058979)

So this seems to be happening everywhere, not just in The Villages. We are in Atlanta most of the time. My wife and I were discussing just this morning g that it seems like everyone has forgotten how to be nice to their neighbors. Everyone is out for themselves and when behind the wheel of a 300hp vehicle they are just determined to get wherever they are going first. It’s funny in The Villages where we really didn’t have anywhere we had to be in the first place.

Be kind to your neighbor.

I agree! it is like a Kamakazi mentallity. Not a full-blown death wish, but an increased risk-taking expressed and acted out behind the wheel. it seems to be all over the US and among all age groups. I seemed to notice the increased speed and recklessness begin about 3 years ago in TV Land. Others may have noticed it before that.
......The posts have been mostly about that it is happening, not about WHY it happened. My 1st thought about WHY was that it seemed to occur about the same time as CV happened. Which was certainly an unusual, not normal, significant issue. Most likely CV is just one of many factors causing the speeding. It would be wild speculation to say that CV is the ONLY factor. Other factors could be rapid social change, boredom with quarantines, increased murders and crimes, racial problems, more awareness of racial problems, and etc. Among school-age children, there are mental health problems and suicides. This makes problems for their parents and EVEN grandparents that may need to counsel them or provide money for their counseling.
........Problems make for distracted and aggressive driving among EVEN the Grandparents. Like so many things, SPEEDING can NOT be thought of as only some isolated issue.

I have the opposite view....if people would just go with the FLOW of traffic it would improve safety (even if speeding a little). The major problem I have is with super hesitant and overly defensive drivers whose opinion is everybody else is wrong and they are righteous.
They stop in the middle of the roundabout because they don't want to take the right of way or don't trust an approaching car. They slow down to a crawl before entering a roundabout even without any traffic in the circle or approaching. AARRRGH they cause congestion, confusion and annoyance for other drivers. Often going below the speed limit, careful safe and overly cautious they actually cause problems. Yes the opposite is true there are a few too many speeders that also don't go with the FLOW of traffic.

We ain't speeding.....we be qualifying.....:a040:

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Originally Posted by BlackHarley (Post 2059105)

We ain't speeding.....we be qualifying.....:a040:

Shame on you. You bad boy (or girl)!
But it is funny. 😃😃

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Originally Posted by Spalumbos62 (Post 2059089)

Open your eyes, look out your windows. I have seen many kids this month so far...walking the dog, at the square, in restaurants....maybe it's school break?

They are not banned from visiting, the comment was living.
My eyes are open, thank you.