[Rocksnap]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Entering public roads so not privacy concerns. The gates are there to somewhat control traffic so golf carts can get across streets so they say. Either gates or big speed bumps other wise lot more golf cart vehicle accidents I would imagine? Most don’t like speed bumps do to suspension wear problems constantly crossing over them.

Suspension wear problems from going over speed bumps! Might as well add tires to that wear list. The extra pavement the tires need to go up/over/down the bump. I can feel my car riding lower from the loss of rubber. Brake pads too, having to brake again. Engine wear from needing to accelerate to the bump, then brake.

[Eg_cruz]

Originally Posted by skarra

Can someone please summarize the pros and cons of the gates and most importantly the security cameras?

I believe the cameras are only there to record license plates which seems a good security feature - of course there will be those that have privacy concerns.

I would love to hear everyone's opinions - are the cameras good or evil?

Many years ago the gate cameras help find 3 people that killed a lady
So cameras good

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

Something needs to slow down all the speeders here in the Villages. Almost every car and golf cart is going well over 20 MPH on residential streets . My golf cart only reaches 19.9 MPH but almost every other golf cart zips on by . I do get behind someone going 12 MPH once in a while. And then these turkeys in a hurry rush by both of us .

When someone passes me, whether in a car or cart, I don't get my undies in a bunch like some people. The person going faster than me is no bother---he comes from behind, passes, and then is gone. It is the SLOW driver that causes more problems---on an MMP you can get stuck behind the bozo for a long time, and he creates a greater hazard than so-called speeders as everyone scrambles to get by him.

[fredpotts]

I was told that it will record someone that is coming into the area that shouldn't be there. the gate arm itself is a bit of pain due to people who wants to ride your shirt tail through it so they don't have to stick their flabby arm out to open the gate. I was on my motorcycle when a golf cart went around me causing me to put on my brakes and the gate arm almost hit me in the head.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Pugchief

It was my understanding that cars always have the right of way over golf carts. If that is true, I'm not sure why you think they should have gate-stopped vehicular traffic to allow golf carts to cross.

Not always, but most of the time. But at gate crossing, carts have a STOP sign, cars once through the gates do not.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by MandoMan

What we need is machines that automatically give speeding tickets to speeders on Morse and Buena Vista. These are found in many cities around the world.

Jawohl, mein Fuhrer! Be careful what you wish for and the extent of policing powers you want to cede to the state

[airstreamingypsy]

Originally Posted by skarra

What about PRIVACY? Any issues?

No. If you're not doing something illegal, why would privacy matter?

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by airstreamingypsy

No. If you're not doing something illegal, why would privacy matter?

Doesn't matter. The law states that an individual has no expectation of privacy when out in public.

[Switter]

I like the gates. Without them, I think there would be a lot more accidents and some of them could be pretty serious because golf carts would get broadsided. It's still possible even with the gates but by that time a car has come to a complete stop and is only beginning to pick up speed. When I'm out bike riding and I come to a gate where the incoming arm is missing and they only have a stop sign, I've seen multiple instances where people don't stop. To make matters worse, the gate building obstructs your view. Lastly, the gate arm being down is a good indicator that you probably have time to cross.

As for the cameras, I don't really have an opinion. I know they are used to determine who broke a gate so that person can be billed for the cost of fixing it. I guess they could also be used to determine who's at fault if there is an accident at the gate.

[Altavia]

Adding Gates are part of the "charm" of the Villages and give some illusion of security to those unaware of the button ;-)

[DonH57]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

After buying here, entitlement sets in. Gate guards should know us and open the gate before we have to use our cards. Everyone should drive at our pace and stay out of our way and give way to us. What ever our mode of travel, we have the right-of-way. We can park anywhere and in any manner we choose. And we can take our pets to use any yard to pee and poo on and rake up the grass with their claws. We are "Villagers"! We are entitled!

Oh. Yes. How could I forget. I guess I need reprogrammed!

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

After buying here, entitlement sets in. Gate guards should know us and open the gate before we have to use our cards. Everyone should drive at our pace and stay out of our way and give way to us. What ever our mode of travel, we have the right-of-way. We can park anywhere and in any manner we choose. And we can take our pets to use any yard to pee and poo on and rake up the grass with their claws. We are "Villagers"! We are entitled!

Great, all-inclusive post. It managed to hit upon gates, gate guards, gate cards, slow drivers, speeders, right of way, parking, and dog poop. You should have included roundabouts for completeness.

[Wilson02852]

Here we go again. TV annual what is reading for gates question. Should we require an explanation be given to all individuals at the closing of a home purchase in TV?

[Daddymac]

Originally Posted by skarra

Can someone please summarize the pros and cons of the gates and most importantly the security cameras?

I believe the cameras are only there to record license plates which seems a good security feature - of course there will be those that have privacy concerns.

I would love to hear everyone's opinions - are the cameras good or evil?

You can NOT expect privacy in public.. People can film you all day, as long as we’re not in your face and harassing you.. JUST THE LAW..".

[HORNET]

Many non- Villagers use The Villages as a short cut, if it wasn’t for gates there would be high speed on out streets and roads