Originally Posted by Maker (Post 2337260)

People ignore that sign. Carts learn that cars are not stopping, and drive in a way to cross safely. Carts learn to cease darting in front of cars, thus are safer overall.

One would think that a gate area where the arm is unexpectedly missing, that crashes would happen at a huge rate. Golf carts would be expecting the car to stop, and cart would dart out into the traffic lane directly in front of the vehicles.
I recall plenty of publicity about carts crashing all over the place EXCEPT at any crossing with a missing gate arm. We hear about every cart crash, but that number pales in comparison to how many cars crash. There's nothing sensational about a car crash, so those do not get the hype in the news media.

Yet the doom and gloom posts continue, even though crashes are just not happening.

Originally Posted by Blueblaze (Post 2337347)

But we're keeping the red button for the benefit of any poor crook who might wander in from elsewhere looking for a TV to steal.
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Originally Posted by Blueblaze (Post 2337347)

Brilliant. In the interest of "security" we have to stop residents from buying clone chips for their car mirrors to avoid wearing out the motor in their car window. But we're keeping the red button for the benefit of any poor crook who might wander in from elsewhere looking for a TV to steal.

It sorta reminds me of our new and modern, enlightened immigration policy.

Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 2337350)

Very Confused.

There are many benefits for the red button.

Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 2337357)

Not to debate the merits of cloned chips in mirrors, but I have NEVER had a power window motor burn out. That includes my 2011 sportscar.

Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 2337358)

True. But who does it benefit MORE??????:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Originally Posted by MrFlorida (Post 2337240)

When arms are broken, or removed, they place a STOP sign near where the gate was.... so traffic does not flow any faster .

Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2337406)

Note that they should not place a stop sign there unless it complies with the county requirements. That is a county road. Stop signs are not supposed to be placed at ground level, and they are required to be on the right hand side of the traffic lane, not on the left side. I think the signs are illegal.

Originally Posted by Number 10 GI (Post 2337411)

That is my understanding also. What I've heard is that a government agency must authorize installation of signs, not a private entity.

Originally Posted by 4$ALE (Post 2337447)

And I'm sure you both know a Community Development District (CDD) is a governmental unit. :rolleyes:

Originally Posted by 4$ALE (Post 2337447)

And I'm sure you both know a Community Development District (CDD) is a governmental unit. :rolleyes:

Originally Posted by Number 10 GI (Post 2337628)

Do some research, Google is your friend. CDD's do not have the legal authority to regulate traffic on public roadways.

Originally Posted by 4$ALE (Post 2337671)

:shrug: Like a GATE ARM? chilout