Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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I would guess there are 100,000 to 200,000 interactions with the gates/intersections every day. If the arm hits a car 100 times, thats a pretty good ratio. Even if I doubles the number of gate interactions, Ill take those odds.
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#48
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And it's compounded because the gates keep changing locations and residents never know where they are.
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On the other hand, if folks knew how to drive and paid attention to their driving, there would be NO gates damaged. If you can't drive something as simple as a golf cart and abide by traffic rules then you shouldn't be allowed to drive, PERIOD.
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Far too subtle!
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I caught that and commented with a gif, but it seems the powers that be are now removing all of them... Seems they have no sense of humor...
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I wonder?
What percentage of damaged gates are actually the result of gates coming down on construction or landscape trailers?
Also, the number of folks residing outside the villages but use the roads as short cuts could also be doing a large portion of the damage, accidentally or intentionally. And, does the person or persons always get caught? Does the fine cover the actual cost of repair or replacement? It should. And lastly, wouldn't this be a motor vehicle accident and be considered a hit and run, reported to law enforcement? |
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#54
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I go with some resident don’t know where they are.
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There is absolutely nothing wrong with the gates. They have reflective tape on them that shines when your lights hit them. If you knew how to operate a motor vehicle, you would not damage them or your vehicle. There is no need for speed bumps at the gated entrances. I see no reason for anyone to always be in a hurry once they are retired, UNLESS they have an emergency toilet situation....and I guess some folks do find that frequent in their old age.
Quit complaining about the gates. It's the drivers that are ALWAYS at fault. If you want change, then there are plenty of NON-gated communities that will accommodate your whims. Only in the Villages do you see so much disgruntled moaning and groaning. For crying out loud, there are probably millions of folks all over the world that would like to be able to live here. If you don't like it here, move on and leave a vacancy. This is a great place. Better than I imagined when I was invited to visit and then immediately moved here. |
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Dim the Lights!
Yes! Those lights ruin my night vision making it difficult to see pedestrians and golf carts.
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