[PennBF]

It is a given that laws passed that are unrealistic will be ignored. This is the case in some speed limits in the Villages. This was highlighted to me when we drove by the entrance to the Bridgeport at Laurel Manor village. There is a speed limit posted at 5MPH? I wonder how many if any actually pay attention to it since most cars will not even slow to 5mph and I suspect this is also true to some Golf Carts? I wonder how many limits in The Villages are like this? When it happens people tend to ignore additional laws?

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by PennBF

It is a given that laws passed that are unrealistic will be ignored. This is the case in some speed limits in the Villages. This was highlighted to me when we drove by the entrance to the Bridgeport at Laurel Manor village. There is a speed limit posted at 5MPH? I wonder how many if any actually pay attention to it since most cars will not even slow to 5mph and I suspect this is also true to some Golf Carts? I wonder how many limits in The Villages are like this? When it happens people tend to ignore additional laws?

All road signs/speed limits in TV are treated as 'advisory.'

[Taltarzac725]

They usually get obeyed when there is a police cruiser nearby unless it is parked with no one in it. Except if the person is too blind to see that no one is in it and is still driving. Then maybe the somewhat visually challenged driver actually slows down.

[billethkid]

One conclusion?
Enforcement works!

[Mortal1]

Unrealistic. Hmmm....seems more like an opinion without knowing the facts behind the setting of a speed limit. Just because a majority don't follow an ordinance doesn't mean it isn't reasonable. It does, in fact, mean that many people who break that limit don't care.

Also posting one example is in no way reflecting the necessity of speed limits. If the person who posted this originally were to dig deeper and find out why the 5mph speed exists perhaps they'd have a better understanding make a post based on fact in lieu of opinion. I doubt they will do that...

[jdulej]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

They usually get obeyed when there is a police cruiser nearby unless it is parked with no one in it. Except if the person is too blind to see that no one is in it and is still driving. Then maybe the somewhat visually challenged driver actually slows down.

Weeds growing up over the tires is the usual give-away. I will say that the first time I zoomed by one of those my first thought was "Oh s...t!"

[graciegirl]

There is no pee in Lake Sumter.

Laurel Manor is a rec center.

Laurel Valley is a small village of 54 homes.

The race car driver moved out of our Village.

It must have worked.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Originally Posted by PennBF

It is a given that laws passed that are unrealistic will be ignored. This is the case in some speed limits in the Villages. This was highlighted to me when we drove by the entrance to the Bridgeport at Laurel Manor village. There is a speed limit posted at 5MPH? I wonder how many if any actually pay attention to it since most cars will not even slow to 5mph and I suspect this is also true to some Golf Carts? I wonder how many limits in The Villages are like this? When it happens people tend to ignore additional laws?

breaking the speed limit is a gateway crime which makes it easier to go on to more serious crime . I read this on the internet , so it must be true

[GrumpyOldMan]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

There is no pee in Lake Sumter.
.

That sounds very painful for the people living there - LOL!

(sorry couldn't resist)

[GrumpyOldMan]

Originally Posted by charlieo1126@gmail.com

breaking the speed limit is a gateway crime which makes it easier to go on to more serious crime . I read this on the internet , so it must be true

Gateway crime is a catchy phrase, but, is true.

The reality is once a habit is developed, it is easier to incorporate additional similar behaviors and make them habits. And it snowballs.

Motivational speakers have known this for decades. Repeatedly committing a crime makes it a habit, the same as repeated walking, or feeding the poor, etc, etc.

It doesn't matter if the behavior is positive or negative, repeating it will lead to it becoming a habit.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by charlieo1126@gmail.com

breaking the speed limit is a gateway crime which makes it easier to go on to more serious crime . I read this on the internet , so it must be true

Banks better beware especially with people still wearing masks.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Originally Posted by GrumpyOldMan

Gateway crime is a catchy phrase, but, is true.

The reality is once a habit is developed, it is easier to incorporate additional similar behaviors and make them habits. And it snowballs.

Motivational speakers have known this for decades. Repeatedly committing a crime makes it a habit, the same as repeated walking, or feeding the poor, etc, etc.

It doesn't matter if the behavior is positive or negative, repeating it will lead to it becoming a habit.

Gee people you can’t be serious

[GrumpyOldMan]

Originally Posted by charlieo1126@gmail.com

Gee people you can’t be serious

If you are speaking to me, I am completely serious, and will gladly provide links to numerous studies - if you are interested.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by jdulej

Weeds growing up over the tires is the usual give-away. I will say that the first time I zoomed by one of those my first thought was "Oh s...t!"

5 mph? What a joke. My convertible idles faster than that in drive. At least make it 8 so I don't have to ride the brake through that area.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Originally Posted by GrumpyOldMan

If you are speaking to me, I am completely serious, and will gladly provide links to numerous studies - if you are interested.

. OMG speeding to a life of crime . That’s why this site is so much fun , You can’t make this stuff up anywhere else and I absolutely won’t look or contribute to this thread again lol