[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Maker

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.

Interesting argument. Postulating that removing a safety feature will make gate crossings safer. I'm not sure anybody can get onboard with that.

[Blueblaze]

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.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by Blueblaze

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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Very Confused.

There are many benefits for the red button.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Blueblaze

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.

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.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Very Confused.

There are many benefits for the red button.

True. But who does it benefit MORE??????

[twoplanekid]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

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.

I use my cloned gate card all of the time as nothing else is needed to raise the gate. Now, I do stop briefly as everyone should while the gate lifts. Nothing else needs to be done by me to open the gates. It's as simple as that. Why people insist on doing it the old way is not what I would want to do. So, as long as my valid cloned card works, I am happy. As the old saying goes, keep it simple ....

Hi neighbor

P.S. As an elected official on a District board and in my opinion, District staff and the Developer will never remove gates nor change the requirement for using a gate card or pushing that red button or talking to a gate guard to open gates. Very happy that my cloned gate card located in the mirror continues to work great!

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

True. But who does it benefit MORE??????

I would say Who but he is not available as he is playing first base

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by MrFlorida

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

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.

[Number 10 GI]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

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.

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

[4$ALE]

Originally Posted by Number 10 GI

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

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

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by 4$ALE

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

Yes, but they don't make the county road and signage rules.

[Number 10 GI]

Originally Posted by 4$ALE

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

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

[Keefelane66]

June 4th my cloned mirror chip still works.

[4$ALE]

Originally Posted by Number 10 GI

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

Like a GATE ARM?

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by 4$ALE

Like a GATE ARM?

As I understand it, the gate arms are authorized by the county, and the construction of them complies with the county guidelines.