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Billy1 07-06-2021 05:39 AM

No speed bumps please.

frog04 07-06-2021 06:00 AM

Watch the golf carts they don't even stop right thru signs.

Mikee1 07-06-2021 06:15 AM

First, the gates are down due to possible power failure because of the upcoming weather. It has nothing to do with high winds, if it was they would not leave them laying on the ground next to the arm motors.

Second, while a reminder is great on herre, does anyone really think posting on here will fix anything? Would be nice if it was that easy. lol

TTFN

Nick B 07-06-2021 06:15 AM

When they fail or power outage they should be set to open. They should have battery backup

debb3c 07-06-2021 06:20 AM

I’ve seen many vehicles go airborne over those type speed bumps, they don’t slow everyone

dewilson58 07-06-2021 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by debb3c (Post 1969011)
I’ve seen many vehicles go airborne over those type speed bumps, they don’t slow everyone

:1rotfl::1rotfl:
Not even at 60 mph.
:1rotfl::1rotfl:

golfing eagles 07-06-2021 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikee1 (Post 1969008)
First, the gates are down due to possible power failure because of the upcoming weather. It has nothing to do with high winds, if it was they would not leave them laying on the ground next to the arm motors.

Second, while a reminder is great on here, does anyone really think posting on here will fix anything? Would be nice if it was that easy. lol

TTFN

Fix anything-------No
Warn people-------Yes

We all know there are people who drive carts and tend to ignore stop signs, relying on car traffic to stop. At least if they are fully aware the gates are down the MAY modify their driving behavior

CFrance 07-06-2021 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Mortal1 (Post 1968926)
We're all adults...some old and with issues that would and do prevent them from driving a car, but not a cart.

Expect some folks to be dim witted and slow to respond/react. It will never change in our life time so just accept the fact ****e will happen. There's nothing you can do and warning people won't work either because the folks that will cause the accidents either won't read this forum, won't remember or don't care.

Get used to it...it's called reality.

Well he warned me, and I appreciate it. (Even though I don't have a cart, he-he.) It served as a warning to be on the lookout at the gates for various kinds of idiot driving.

bioman419 07-06-2021 07:27 AM

Gate Arms / Stop Barriers
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 1968914)
If you are driving your car or cart, you've probably noticed that the gates are down at all entryways. But you may not have noticed that almost none of them have the usual STOP SIGN in place. Driving from TDS to Lake Deaton in my cart today it was particularly fun dodging 2 lanes of cars that were blowing through the gate area at 30+ mph. So, please, pretty please be extremely careful at all gate crossings. And to the CDDs, community watch, or whoever is responsible----get some stop signs out there!!!!!!

The reason for not putting up Stop Barricades is due to the possibility of high winds along with the tropical Storm Elsa.

Dlbonivich 07-06-2021 07:33 AM

Stop signs are projectiles.

golfing eagles 07-06-2021 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 1968919)
Not with unknown high winds coming.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Two Bills (Post 1968976)
Storm on way.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rwirish (Post 1968977)
Why would you put stop signs out when you expect high winds? The gates are down because high winds are expected.

Quote:

Originally Posted by angelscelebrate (Post 1968988)
Scary for sure! The gates have been removed in prep for the hurricane/storms brewing. Signs are a hazard for the next couple of days.
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Quote:

Originally Posted by bioman419 (Post 1969049)
The reason for not putting up Stop Barricades is due to the possibility of high winds along with the tropical Storm Elsa.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dlbonivich (Post 1969053)
Stop signs are projectiles.

So, does anyone read previous posts in a thread anymore? Or is this the Villages chapter of the National Redundancy Society?????:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Nucky 07-06-2021 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mortal1 (Post 1968926)
We're all adults...some old and with issues that would and do prevent them from driving a car, but not a cart.

Expect some folks to be dim witted and slow to respond/react. It will never change in our life time so just accept the fact ****e will happen. There's nothing you can do and warning people won't work either because the folks that will cause the accidents either won't read this forum, won't remember or don't care.

Get used to it...it's called reality.

Nah! You are probably correct! Disregard GE'S post and just offer condolences and thoughts and prayers after someone gets hurt.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion. I like the OP'S reasoning better in this case. :pray:

dewilson58 07-06-2021 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 1969057)
So, does anyone read previous posts in a thread anymore? Or is this the Villages chapter of the National Redundancy Society?????:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Probably no stop signs because of the concern of high winds.





:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

golfing eagles 07-06-2021 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 1969064)
Probably no stop signs because of the concern of high winds.





:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Very funny:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

BumpaOompa 07-06-2021 08:19 AM

OP thank you for your post and alerting others. I noticed a car barreling through the Hillsborough gate at a high rate of speed. Luckily there was no cart in their path due to habit of a gate being there. Others who want to hate on your post are sadly unhappy with their lives.


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