Talk of The Villages Florida - The Right of Way at the Gates Explained

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Originally Posted by Bonanza (Post 2135875)

Here it is . . . the right of way at the gates explained from the other news site -- short and sweet:

Here are a few friendly reminders about who has the right of way at gates in The Villages.

Vehicles (and bicycles) entering gate areas in The Villages via the road have the right of way.

Vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians on the multi-modal path must yield to the vehicles entering or exiting the gates via the roadway.

Although many drivers want to be polite, when on the roadway, do not stop for those crossing on the multi-modal in the gate areas. By stopping and allowing those on the multi-modal to cross the roadway, you may cause an accident. You have the right of way.

By stopping after passing through the gate for the golf carts crossing the road on the multi-modal path, you risk the gate arm lowering onto your vehicle or the vehicle behind you. Keep going — you have the right of way.

...irony .....

posted to part of the group of people that can't manage a roundabout correctly.......

LOL

Great response, this should be included in all home closing documents and rental agreements .

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Originally Posted by dave from deland (Post 2136710)

At Morse North gate as well as other gates with two lanes coming in, the car in the opposite lane might not see you letting a golf cart continue and possible hit it as it crosses in front of his car.

If by "Morse north" you mean at 466, that is a very unusual gate and not representative of most crossings. Nonetheless, cars should not be waving carts thru. In fact, as the driver, you have no right to direct traffic unless you are a LEO.

You are 100% correct. By stopping entering/ exiting the gates, and waving on golf carts, bicycles and pedestrians, you risk causing a "courtesy crash" in which you could be cited and or held contributory towards the crash.

Replying just to get to 50 replies.

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Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 2136600)

That is not how I approach the gate in a car. I do look to see if there is a golf cart and an impatient driver who proceeds and will cause an accident. I will not proceed unless I know it is safe to do so.

Same. In my car I slow a little approaching the gate and glance at the GCP. I'm not going to stop if there's a cart waiting there but if I see one moving I'll be ready to tap the brake in case they don't know the rules. When they see me continuing on they won't go. But I try to think ahead on what others may do, because they just may do it. (Not the same as slowing down approaching a green light! I've seen a car driver here do that too.) :undecided: