[ROCKETMAN]

In the ************* today article about 35 year old arrested for stop sign violation on baily trail near buena vista Only stop signs are are golf cart path. I suspect time of night they suspected dui which it was. During the day everyone rolls through that stop sign by lake miona.

[Mickedamouse24]

Not only that "stop sign!" but a number of others throughout The Villages! Additionally, is it ok to roll stop signs because everyone does? Apparently, there is a need for the signs other than decorations!!!

[Russ_Boston]

There is a stop sign at the Baily / BV gate house. Lately the gate has been up pending repair. You are supposed to STOP. But most people do roll.


I would have to correct the OP: The person was stopped for the stop sign violation but arrested for DUI presumably.

[tanbcu]

Originally Posted by Russ_Boston

There is a stop sign at the Baily / BV gate house. Lately the gate has been up pending repair. You are supposed to STOP. But most people do roll.


I would have to correct the OP: The person was stopped for the stop sign violation but arrested for DUI presumably.

get rid of all gates and put up stop signs then they will mean something ???

[jim1941]

Why not change all of the Stop signs for golf carts to Yield signs,,,just a thought.

[wholman66]

Another thought would be, why not just stop for all stop signs and red lights, whatever one may be driving or riding!!! I do believe it's the law in most states, including Florida!!!!!

[blueeagle65]

No mercy. STOP means STOP!

[DonH57]

I can't count the number of roll thrus I witness every day I'm in the cart. Not only rolling thru the sign but not even looking to the opposite direction to which they are turning.

[redwitch]

I hate to admit it, but I've run through more than one stop sign here -- something I would never have dreamed of doing previously. Reality is that there are too many stop signs here. Yield signs would be much more appropriate in many instances.

And, yes, I know stop means stop but if I'm on a side street and there is no traffic, slow down makes sense. Stop doesn't.

[sailor47]

Stop signs are only a suggestion...don't ya think!!

[Taltarzac725]

Driving in Rio de Janeiro


This is quite an amazing description of trying to drive in Rio.

I cannot say that I always stop here in the Villages. For instance, there are numerous stop signs in the parking lots for the banks on CR466. But, if you are there on a Sunday and there are no other vehicles, why stop? If there were a cop watching and I knew it I would stop just because with my luck it might be the only cop who does not use common sense when deciding which traffic laws to enforce.

If there is a lot of traffic or I cannot see what is around the corner, of course, I stop.

[buggyone]

When coming up to a STOP sign in your golf cart - look around carefully.

If you see a police car nearby - by all means, STOP!

[Gator Fan]

Originally Posted by wholman66

Another thought would be, why not just stop for all stop signs and red lights, whatever one may be driving or riding!!! I do believe it's the law in most states, including Florida!!!!!

Exactly. Well said.

[duffysmom]

I think she was arrested for a DUI and ticketed for a vehicle violation as she should be.

[tommy steam]

Very funny how people will interpret the law.