[babbs455]

Originally Posted by DDoug

One other thing with all the cops it just isnt safe around here anymore

I HAVE TO AGREE! I have never seen so much red light running and illegal manuevers in my life! It is almost like anything goes, all rules of the road have gone by the wayside. And then people wonder why all the speed traps and cops...if you obey the rules of the road you should not have anything to worry about except for other guy.....IT IS GETTING WORSE and not just here in TV but I have to agree it is really bad here....shrug:

[LKBP33]

They need to put up lights and do away with the circles.

[Russ_Boston]

I beg of all of you: PLEASE no new round-a-bout talk - I couldn't take it!

[jebartle]

They are still giving tickets on Chula Vista, between Rio Grande and 466....I think the speed limit of 25 mph is correct speed, there are many many walkers, it is residential obviously, and several handicapped residents on this street, so please be safe.

[Dynasty]

Love my cruise control. This saves me from going over the speed limit. I'm not sure how anyone can control their speed without it, especially 25 or 35 mph.

[Talk Host]

"I am entitled to drive as fast as I like."

[paulandjean]

my view. the police in the village area have the best job in the world. lets be real.hardly any crime.very few teenagers to deal with. drugs in the villages very very little.a little shoplifting minor crimes. that leads us to traffic tickets,thats what they spend their time on. cops love it here. best job in florida. if you do not think so, I have heard it first hand.

[gemorc]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

Those darn snowbirds get blamed for just about everything! Restaurant lineups, unsuitable tee times, and now bad driving in roundabouts! Watch out, we'll soon be on our way.

Good by.

[Tamma49]

Check out this site...

http://www.speedtrap.org/

[Biancarose]

From what I see living near Rio Grande and Chula Vista Ave, MOST DRIVERS DON'T OBEY THE SPEED LIMIT. There is too much traffic now that drivers cut through to 466

[Biancarose]

I am seeing more police presence on Rio Grande and Chula Vista Ave. Since 466 cuts through here, there is an increase of traffic and speeding. There are no sidewalks on Chula and speeding is very dangerous. Please, slow down and follow the speed limit.

[red tail]

Originally Posted by NJblue

My observation is that the speed limits are ridiculously low given the roadways. For example, Buena Vista, a 4-lane divided highway with a speed limit of 35 is way too low. It could be at least 45 without being unsafe. Of course, the limits around the circles should be much lower. Same thing with 25 MPH on Morse on the bridge.

These unusually low speed limits given the nature of the roadways constitute a speed trap by my definition.

i think they are 35 so we that drive lsv's are legal to use these roadways.

[ddan32162]

After reading 9 pages of posts, my thoughts: If you want to go 45 mph, use US 27/441 or US 301 to get from one end to the other. If you raise the speed on Buena Vista or Morse then LSVs will not be able to use these streets, and yes they use them south of 466. Use your cruise control and you won't inadvertently go too fast. Okay, the major roads are county roads, but its a retirement community with lots of seniors driving around. A law is a law whether you like it or not. Break the law, suffer the consequences if you get caught. We all do it sometimes, nobody's perfect, but as for me, I try to always follow the law. The roundabouts are tricky -- standard rules are impossible to apply to the small Villages roundabouts, but again, I try to avoid all cars around me when I'm in the roundabouts. Police should have our respect -- their job is to protect us. The end.

[Chief X]

Typically I won't comment on forums where police matters are brought up --because many people need a scapegoat, rather than take responsibility for their own actions. But this time, having just left Dunkin Donuts, and now sitting in front of my computer, I feel the need to respond.

It has always been interesting to me to hear about law enforcement agencies that are doing one particular function of their job, in this case --traffic enforcement. For the past 30 years, I've heard it all; "why aren't you out there arresting real criminals? What is your quota for speeders? I saw an officer speeding past me and he wasn't responding to a call," etc.

A few have said it on here - "if you don't want a ticket, don't speed". That sounds pretty reasonable to me.

I also like where the Talk Host was asked if he ever had to "flash his tin" to get out of a ticket. He apparently never had to do that, which makes two of us. Maybe we are just more aware of, or pay better attention to the speed limits, having been in an enforcement capacity. Too many people today are preoccupied with that almighty cell phone while they drive, along with those who find it necessary to eat, put on makeup, or a host of other distractors while driving. News Flash -- Driving is a full time job!

Having only lived in the Villages for 7 months, I may be a newcomer, but I have very good observation qualities. Not only do I ride a motorcycle around the Villages, I also run and ride my bicycle 6 days each week, so I do observe a lot of things here including traffic.

My first 4 months here I witnessed two accidents involving my sons car and a friends car that were hit while parked, and I was also hit on my bicycle by a car. One of the drivers told me she was legally blind. Go figure! I've had many close calls while running too. I guess if I stated that the majority of drivers in the Villages are horrible drivers, that would be no different than inferring that cops sit at Dunkin Donuts when the weather is bad.

From what I've seen while living here, I fully understand why the local police have active traffic enforcement patrols. I for one have no problem --even on the Harley-- keeping within the posted limits.

It's kind of like the weather, or perhaps the restaurants around here --some people are just never happy.

Chief X

[red tail]

ive always wondered why retired law enforcement folks still carry a badge. i realize it says' retired ' on it but why carry it?no offense intended i'm just curious?