[kaydees1]

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

[Bogie Shooter]

[Rainger99]

Originally Posted by kaydees1

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

What happened? The accident happened in July. It is October. Were you convicted or did they drop the charges? Give us the rest of the story.

[kaydees1]

The Wildwood Police Department, Sergeant Layne, stated he was not going to issue a citation, he was going to let the Insurance Department handle it, since Florida is a no Fault Accident State. He did not issue a citation, but the Accident report said I was at fault for failings to Yield. My Insurance Company said I was not at fault. I took pictures of the area and the accident and took them to the Wildwood Police Department to file a complaint with Sergeant Layne's Lieutenant Supervisor and all he would say is "I was not there, Laws in Florida are different than in California. No Lawyers would take the case because of the Sergeant report.
Everyone in The Villages must be aware of their surroundings.

[Altavia]

Not wise to drive along side a semi in roundabout. Our roundabouts are so tight they can't stay in lane..They may not see you. Back off and give them space.

Same is true with the contractors pulling long trailers.

You have to drive very defensively here.

[Davonu]

Originally Posted by Altavia

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

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

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Davonu

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

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.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

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.

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

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

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?

Cause you keep posting nothings.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Cause you keep posting nothings.

And this added what?🫢

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

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

Yep, but that goes for all those situations, nothing unique about roundabouts.

[jimbomaybe]

Originally Posted by bikeman

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
Thanks for caring,
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Cyclists always make me nervous, for that reason I always give them all the room I can, good for everyone, I would be even more nervous if were were a cyclist here with the way some people drive

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

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

True! And one may not start out next to a truck/trailer, but might be overtaken by one in a hurry. Beware of contractors and speeders changing lanes inappropriately.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by kaydees1

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

Lieutenant probably wasn't there at the time of the accident and didn't witness it, making him not able to comment on your story.
So, my question is this: who entered the rb first? If truck did, you were overtaking him in the rb. That would be unwise, to say the least.

[Two Bills]

Here in UK and Europe, where most, not all, understand roundabout lane discipline, you always give semis all the room in roundabouts, and never drive alongside.
The drivers have blind spots, and need space to maneuver.