Originally Posted by NoMo50 (Post 1975704)

So says the man who obviously never wore the uniform, or had to pull the dead 8 year-old out from under the speeding SUV, whose driver was in a hurry to get to a pedicure appointment.

Law enforcement agencies do not use enhanced enforcement campaigns as "fund raisers." The sheriff certainly does not get to keep revenue generated through traffic citations.

Laws, and rules, are there for a reason. And, yes...safety is a big part of their existence. Ignoring laws, simply because someone may not be posing a threat in a particular snapshot of a moment, is ignorant. What's next? Is driving while impaired OK as long as you don't kill anyone? Is stealing OK if you really need the money? Is assault OK if that guy really pushed your button? Hopefully, you get the drift.

If all motorists (and golf car drivers) simply did their part and obeyed the laws, there would be drastically fewer incidents that result in people getting hurt. Remember...driving is a privilege, not your right.

Originally Posted by wyseguy (Post 1975713)

so now you can only post about cops, good or bad, if you put on a costume and pulled a dead 8 year old from a wreck.
Got it.

Originally Posted by NoMo50 (Post 1975704)

So says the man who obviously never wore the uniform, or had to pull the dead 8 year-old out from under the speeding SUV, whose driver was in a hurry to get to a pedicure appointment.

Law enforcement agencies do not use enhanced enforcement campaigns as "fund raisers." The sheriff certainly does not get to keep revenue generated through traffic citations.

Laws, and rules, are there for a reason. And, yes...safety is a big part of their existence. Ignoring laws, simply because someone may not be posing a threat in a particular snapshot of a moment, is ignorant. What's next? Is driving while impaired OK as long as you don't kill anyone? Is stealing OK if you really need the money? Is assault OK if that guy really pushed your button? Hopefully, you get the drift.

If all motorists (and golf car drivers) simply did their part and obeyed the laws, there would be drastically fewer incidents that result in people getting hurt. Remember...driving is a privilege, not your right.

Originally Posted by MandoMan (Post 1976055)

I drive the speed limit in The Villages, as do most people. Where your going 50 on Morse is dangerous for me is when I’m trying to make a left turn, especially in a golf cart. I look at a car in the distance, assume it is going 35, but it’s actually going 50 and is coming up on me much faster than I expected. Because traffic on north Morse during busy periods is dependent on lights—cars come in spurts of twenty or thirty at a time—I can often squeeze a left turn in before a slower oncoming car, but I have to watch out for the cars that speed up to close the gap and arrive at the next light two seconds faster.

Originally Posted by kendi (Post 1976057)

Safety IS the reason. There is a reason why speed limits exist.

Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 1976130)

So which is safer------a NASCAR champion or a 90 year old who can't see well, both driving 45 on 466A???? Do you really think they are both EQUALLY safe because the same arbitrary limit is placed on BOTH of them????
If it were feasible (and yes, I know it isn't), I would favor a rating system that set a "speed limit" based on the driver's ability.

Originally Posted by champion6 (Post 1975658)

Posted on Facebook by the Sumter County Sheriff's Office:

"The Sumter County Sheriff's Office is participating in a tough new speed enforcement blitz under the tagline: “Obey the Sign or Pay the Fine.” The intensified enforcement effort against speeding drivers underscores the severity of the problem both locally and across the nation. This initiative will take place beginning Monday, July 19th - July 24th."

Originally Posted by Jerry101 (Post 1976139)

… I really wish they would enforce the speed limits around here until the Lord returns. Those that ‘preach’ ‘it’s not the person doing 10 or 15 over the speed limit that’s the problem… it’s the ones doing under the speed limit who are the problem’! POPPYCOCK!!! Slow down!!! Obey the traffic laws!!! Those that get frustrated with people following the ‘rules’ are the ones at fault … and you know if you are one of them! … and please don’t let me get going on those who can’t or won’t park between the lines!!! 😎

Originally Posted by Polish Golfer (Post 1976151)

I really hope the catch a lot of speeders and they should also look for those who got through stop signs. It's about time!