[tjasc1411]

Does anyone out there know who to contact concerning speeding vehicles in our community? I called the Sumter Co Sheriff's Office and left a message, but no return call. We live in the Village of Pinellas very close to the entry gate on 466A and Pinellas Pl. Pinellas Place is a virtual speedway on a daily basis. Mainly contractor vehicles, but also residents. They speed from the gate coming into the property and speed to the gate while exiting. Would sure like some reasonable suggestions.

[villagetinker]

I did the same, with the same result, NO return call. My next step will be to call the Sumter County Commissioners or stop by their office in Pinellas Plaza. Tjasc1411, you are correct, our house backs up to Pinellas Place, and there are many cars and possibly MORE golf carts going over the speed limits.

[dewilson58]

They put an electronic speed sign on Eisenhower Way.

It got my attention and it's a good reminder.

Good to know my cart's speedometer is accurate.

[57ChevyFI]

Sheriff Buford T. Justice would be my first option.

[pauld315]

I think they should put some speed bumps there about every 5 or 10 feet, that will slow them down.

[RedBaron]

Originally Posted by tjasc1411

Does anyone out there know who to contact concerning speeding vehicles in our community? I called the Sumter Co Sheriff's Office and left a message, but no return call. We live in the Village of Pinellas very close to the entry gate on 466A and Pinellas Pl. Pinellas Place is a virtual speedway on a daily basis. Mainly contractor vehicles, but also residents. They speed from the gate coming into the property and speed to the gate while exiting. Would sure like some reasonable suggestions.

I feel your pain. I live in an area where there is lots of new building of homes going on and these men don't know what a speed limit is. I walk my dog several times a day and have to really watch out for these guys speeding down the middle of the street. But today a resident was backing out of his driveway just as I was going by his driveway and he never even looked and almost hit me, then to make matters worse, he tail gated me all the way to Morse, and when we came to a stop at Morse, he was literally probably a nose away from my bumper. :cus

[cms36]

We've been coming down here for the last three years and this trip I've noticed a large increase in speeding and aggressive driving

[karostay]

Sad to say The Villages is growing Growing Growing.Becoming like any town in USA
Don't get me wrong still love it here..but changes are part of the expansion.
Remember when you first got here everyone would said hello. Road trash was nowhere to be found
Back just 6 or seven years ago law enforcement was seen quite regularly on our streets.You didn't dare make a rolling stop
Today not so much I haven't seen the motorcycle patrol in at least a year. My take too big to patrol with out expanding dept

[ColdNoMore]

Take up a collection and put these down. .

Rubber Speed Bumps - Portable & Recycled | Traffic Safety Store

[Carl in Tampa]

I suggest an intensive letter writing campaign.

1. Letters to the Editor of the Villages Sun.

2. Letters to the CDD in which the offenses are taking place, asking that they contact the appropriate law enforcement agency.

3. Letters and e-mail messages to the appropriate law enforcement agency, remembering that The Villages lies in three different counties and in the town of Lady Lake.

In the letters:

Be very specific about the location and time of day when the offenders are at their worst.

Ask for enhanced enforcement of the traffic laws to curtail these offenses.

Drive very carefully yourself; it will be embarrassing if you end up getting caught in the increased enforcement effort.

[Mrs. Robinson]

Originally Posted by pauld315

I think they should put some speed bumps there about every 5 or 10 feet, that will slow them down.

Yes -- speed bumps will slow you down
However, worse than that, they wreck your car, even at a slow speed.

Boo-Boo, Hiss-Hiss to speed bumps!

[roob1]

Call 911 and report that there are speeding vehicles in the area. When the deputy arrives, have a conversation with him and ask if the area can receive special attention. Offer the use of your driveway for him to park in, to monitor vehicles.

Originally Posted by tjasc1411

Does anyone out there know who to contact concerning speeding vehicles in our community? I called the Sumter Co Sheriff's Office and left a message, but no return call. We live in the Village of Pinellas very close to the entry gate on 466A and Pinellas Pl. Pinellas Place is a virtual speedway on a daily basis. Mainly contractor vehicles, but also residents. They speed from the gate coming into the property and speed to the gate while exiting. Would sure like some reasonable suggestions.

[JerryP]

Originally Posted by roob1

Call 911 and report that there are speeding vehicles in the area. When the deputy arrives, have a conversation with him and ask if the area can receive special attention. Offer the use of your driveway for him to park in, to monitor vehicles.

Good idea, except I would call the non emergency number.

[charmed59]

If you are complaining about the speeding because of the noise I wouldn't ask for speed bumps. They make much more noise.

[RedBaron]

Originally Posted by Carl in Tampa

I suggest an intensive letter writing campaign.

1. Letters to the Editor of the Villages Sun.

2. Letters to the CDD in which the offenses are taking place, asking that they contact the appropriate law enforcement agency.

3. Letters and e-mail messages to the appropriate law enforcement agency, remembering that The Villages lies in three different counties and in the town of Lady Lake.

In the letters:

Be very specific about the location and time of day when the offenders are at their worst.

Ask for enhanced enforcement of the traffic laws to curtail these offenses.

Drive very carefully yourself; it will be embarrassing if you end up getting caught in the increased enforcement effort.

Who would we write to about the workers who are speeding through our area? Also, isn't there a time before which they can't begin working? I walk my dog every morning at 5:30 and this a.m., the workers were already out with their bright spot lights and loud digging equipment behind this beautiful home near me, working away. I felt so bad for the homeowner.