Originally Posted by kaydees1 (Post 2380981)

The Wildwood Police Department Needs to go back the The Academy. They have not been taught how trafic is suppose to enter the round abouts. Trafic in the right lane can only exit right or go straight. Traffic in the left lane can only go straight or exit left. On July 7th, I was traveling North on Peralis road in the left lane. A tractor trailer rig was in the right lane. I was about 3/4 on the side of the tractor rig. The driver then crossed in front of me to exit the round about in the circle. I stopped and began laying on my horn but he continued in the turn. I watchas the trailer came closer towards me. He hit the right front fender and tore the front of of my vehicle. I called 911 and requested a Po0lice Officer. My wife was having problems breathing, so I pushed the SOS button in my vehicle and an operator came on line.I explained that I needed ambulance. One was imedetally dispatched. They took her to the hospital. The Wildwood Police department said I was at fault for not YEALDING. I went back and took pictures of the Sign Entwerinf the Round Abouts and the White Paint strips. I complained to the Wildood Police Lieutenant, He stated, "I WAS NO THERE". Do you see a problem with the Wildood Police Department??????
DWight Brown

Originally Posted by Altavia (Post 2381781)

Not wise to drive along side a semi in roundabout...

Originally Posted by Davonu (Post 2381814)

Rule #1 of roundabout driving…do not drive next to ANY vehicle within the roundabout.

Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2381817)

I drive next to vehicles on two lane roads, around corners on two lane roads, and through double left turn lanes all the time. Long trailers win due to simple geometry but other vehicles can stay in their own lane and we won’t have any problems at all.

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 2314888)

Starting all over again……
Will there be another 200+ posts?
Mostly just repeats of prior posts?
BTW the way, why was this thread raised from the dead pile?

Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2381822)

Cause you keep posting nothings. :icon_wink:

Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 2381820)

Until you do..........

Originally Posted by bikeman (Post 1195546)

This SUV tried to run over one of our cyclist the other day. Going north on Buena Vista by the Savannah center round about, our group after stopping to let other cars clear, started north again. That is when this SUV came up from behind us in the left lane and crossed in front of our lane to turn right on El Camino Real just missing the lead rider by inches, and mean inches. Had he not turned his from wheel to the right just a little, he would have been hit. No telling what injuries might have occurred if the contact had happened. Fortunately, the last cyclist had a camera going and we were able to get the license number. We called the Sumter County police, and officer Wills, to report the incident. We were not looking to ticket the driver, but to let him/her know that crossing two lanes at a high rate of speed is jeopardizing the safety, and maybe the life of these cyclist. The officer refused to help even after giving him the license number. I wonder if the same officer would have shown any interest if this SUV had collided with the bicycle? I guess someone has to be injured before this officer would help with the situation. If you know this person, please notify them that what they did was totally wrong, and could have cost someone their life just to make the turn 5 seconds earlier. They never stopped, or even acknowledged any wrong doing. Even after giving the Sumter County officer the license number he refused to do anything telling me that Florida license plates has 6 numbers/letters not 5. I know that vanity plates in Florida can have less than 6. I am not sure why he chose not to pursue this problem, or at least make a call telling them they are now being watched and should be more considerate of cyclist. Here is a picture of the SUV. Please let me know if you know this person. License # SJE IT
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Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 2381820)

Until you do..........

Originally Posted by kaydees1 (Post 2380981)

The Wildwood Police Department Needs to go back the The Academy. They have not been taught how trafic is suppose to enter the round abouts. Trafic in the right lane can only exit right or go straight. Traffic in the left lane can only go straight or exit left. On July 7th, I was traveling North on Peralis road in the left lane. A tractor trailer rig was in the right lane. I was about 3/4 on the side of the tractor rig. The driver then crossed in front of me to exit the round about in the circle. I stopped and began laying on my horn but he continued in the turn. I watchas the trailer came closer towards me. He hit the right front fender and tore the front of of my vehicle. I called 911 and requested a Po0lice Officer. My wife was having problems breathing, so I pushed the SOS button in my vehicle and an operator came on line.I explained that I needed ambulance. One was imedetally dispatched. They took her to the hospital. The Wildwood Police department said I was at fault for not YEALDING. I went back and took pictures of the Sign Entwerinf the Round Abouts and the White Paint strips. I complained to the Wildood Police Lieutenant, He stated, "I WAS NO THERE". Do you see a problem with the Wildood Police Department??????
DWight Brown