[JTLoehnert]

The bolts are metal, the nuts are plastic

[b0bd0herty]

Originally Posted by JoelJohnson

Those "3 inch bolts" are plastic.

Metal bolts... plastic nuts.

[Maker]

and WE pay for the damages
Maybe it's time to get rid of the gates

[Bogie Shooter]

Here we go again………..

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Maker

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]

Originally Posted by Normal

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]

Originally Posted by b0bd0herty

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]

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]

How would that help, how about it would tell them who’s Ins. will pay it !

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by Maker

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]

Originally Posted by Golfer222

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]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

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]

Originally Posted by asianthree

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]

Originally Posted by Larchap49

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]

Originally Posted by Golfer222

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!