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-   -   Gate arm dropped on vehicle (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/gate-arm-dropped-vehicle-341851/)

JTLoehnert 06-06-2023 06:47 AM
The bolts are metal, the nuts are plastic

b0bd0herty 06-06-2023 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by JoelJohnson (Post 2223896)
Those "3 inch bolts" are plastic.
Metal bolts... plastic nuts.

Maker 06-06-2023 07:19 AM
and WE pay for the damages
Maybe it's time to get rid of the gates

Bogie Shooter 06-06-2023 07:27 AM
:popcorn::popcorn::popcorn:
Here we go again………..

Bill14564 06-06-2023 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Maker (Post 2223920)
and WE pay for the damages
Maybe it's time to get rid of the gates
If you are paying for the damages then stop hitting the gates. I haven't hit any so I haven't paid for any.

Whitley 06-06-2023 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Normal (Post 2223818)
Don’t worry, Community Watch has it all on film. They can help you with your claim. There are cameras at every gate and they operate 24/7
I would think they reuse the disk or tape that they record on. If you are going to pursue a claim do not wait too long to file.

retiredguy123 06-06-2023 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by b0bd0herty (Post 2223910)
Metal bolts... plastic nuts.
Correct. Everything is metal: the bolts, the bracket, and the gate arm, BUT the nut that screws onto the bolt is plastic.

asianthree 06-06-2023 08:59 AM
I have watched more than one exit gate fall down while rising or lowering. Usually in the wee hours, and community watch moves them off the road.

Had one drop while it was raising, couple weeks ago. It fell to the ground in front of my car. Got out moved it to the side (they are more awkward than heavy), and exited through the gate. I called community watch. 15 minutes later they were placing a stop sign there.

OhioBuckeye 06-06-2023 09:01 AM
How would that help, how about it would tell them who’s Ins. will pay it !

asianthree 06-06-2023 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Maker (Post 2223920)
and WE pay for the damages
Maybe it's time to get rid of the gates
So are you newer to TV? The gates don’t deter anyone from coming in, they help slow the cars, so carts can cross the road. Try crossing St Charles with all 3 gates down. It a live frogger game.

Larchap49 06-06-2023 09:28 AM
Gate
 
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Originally Posted by Golfer222 (Post 2223745)
I was exiting and the arm raised but then lowered on my vehicle causing some damage. No gate personnel present to report it o. Wondering where I should report to file a claim

Thank you
If you had held the red button you could have talked to a monitor and had him check the camera immediately also wheat you do if you knock down a gat that malfunctions so you don't get a bill for repair.

Larchap49 06-06-2023 09:31 AM
Gates
 
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Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2223897)
Quite possible. Also possible he was “tailgating” and the sensor for the lead car told the arm to come down. The gate near the Pinellas plaza seems to do that sometimes.
I have also seen this happen when a bicycle speeds through when the gate opens for you and the bicycle trips the gate sensor

retiredguy123 06-06-2023 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by asianthree (Post 2223976)
I have watched more than one exit gate fall down while rising or lowering. Usually in the wee hours, and community watch moves them off the road.

Had one drop while it was raising, couple weeks ago. It fell to the ground in front of my car. Got out moved it to the side (they are more awkward than heavy), and exited through the gate. I called community watch. 15 minutes later they were placing a stop sign there.
Wee hours? You mean like 9:30 PM?

Bogie Shooter 06-06-2023 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Larchap49 (Post 2223991)
If you had held the red button you could have talked to a monitor and had him check the camera immediately also wheat you do if you knock down a gat that malfunctions so you don't get a bill for repair.
He said he was exiting……where is the red button on exit?

bimmertl 06-06-2023 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Golfer222 (Post 2223745)
I was exiting and the arm raised but then lowered on my vehicle causing some damage. No gate personnel present to report it o. Wondering where I should report to file a claim

Thank you
Unless there are other documented similar instances to other vehicles, The Villages will allege driver error and deny any claim.

Good luck!


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