[John_W]

Originally Posted by hampton

It seems to me that people have gone off subject. I wanted know if anyone pays for the damage done and if not do they get reported to the police department for leaving the scene of an accident after causing property damage.

Go back to Bogie's post #4 and follow the link. If you know any of the people in those videos, you can help solve the gate crashers depicted. The fine is $250.

Here's the link again Village Community Development Districts

Here's a channel 9 story Oct 2012:

Villages cracks down on golf cart driving gate crashers | WFTV

Here's a channel 9 updated story Feb 2015:

New cameras could cut down on gate crashers in The Villages | WFTV

[hampton]

As long as people are getting off subject how about the white posts at the entrance of all golf cart paths. Do people have to pay for those being damaged? Those are damaged more often than the gates.

[John_W]

Originally Posted by hampton

As long as people are getting off subject how about the white posts at the entrance of all golf cart paths...

The answer is in the links, all you have to do is read Channel 9 News Story Oct 2012.

In the Villages, there are just as many golf carts as there are cars. But there is a problem with some of those golf carts and security gates. New security cameras have caught several residents driving through and breaking the gates. Scott Wilder, head of the Villages Community Watch, told WFTV's Racquel Asa that it happens at least a 100 times a month in the massive community. "Sometimes we will see people who activate the gates, and then there are people who are impatient behind them follow through behind them without activating the gate," said Wilder. Wilder said that initially it was hard to catch those who were crashing through the gates because the security cameras weren't that good. Now they have installed better ones that can see much better and can catch whatever car or cart is responsible. A Villages representative couldn't tell Asa how many people they've caught so far. They did say that those who are caught get a $250 fine.

Getting residents to report their neighbors isn't easy, officials said. "I have never taken the gate out, but I know someone who did. I won't give you her name," said resident Claudia Ivanjack. "I hope that even the thought of 'Oh, they are going to start capturing us on video,' that would shame them into turning themselves in," said Wilder.

A Villages representative said the community will not remove the gate because it helps regulate traffic flow in and out of the community.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by Gpsma

Just like the Berlin Wall....Take those Gates Down Now.

Nothing but placebos for the nervous

I stand corrected. You COULD be more wrong.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Originally Posted by Gpsma

Take those stupid gates down. They serve no real purpose.

Apparently you do not drive a golf cart....... They serve the purpose of stopping vehicles from hauling ass thru the gates and running over walkers, bikes, carts - get the idea as to why they're there?

[Mleeja]

Originally Posted by Gpsma

Take those stupid gates down. They serve no real purpose.

They do! Several robberies have been solved because criminals are not smart enough to cover their license plates. Keep em up!

[red tail]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Yes they do. They slow cars down so carts can cross.

they slow down traffic but not always so golf carts can cross. ie del mar etc

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by sirknor

So it is not just the snow birds knocking them down?

No, a drunk is a drunk is a drunk!

[Kathrynsews]

Originally Posted by Gpsma

Take those stupid gates down. They serve no real purpose.

I so disagree! chaos would reign without them!!

[Carl in Tampa]

Originally Posted by Gpsma
Take those stupid gates down. They serve no real purpose.

Originally Posted by kcrazorbackfan

Apparently you do not drive a golf cart....... They serve the purpose of stopping vehicles from hauling ass thru the gates and running over walkers, bikes, carts - get the idea as to why they're there?

Furthermore, as I have pointed out in another thread, they cause cars moving through the gates to slow down so that good video of their license tags and vehicle occupants may be obtained for possible future criminal investigations.