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thelegges 08-24-2015 06:07 AM

We back up to Odell circle. Some Lawn companies fly by, like no limit on speed

jerif47a 08-24-2015 06:26 AM

I also live in the village for 7 months out of the year. Speeding is wrong. However I do agree that a ridiculous low speed of 10 m per hr for cars is not right Perhaps you should check with the Villages to see what is the speed limit before quoting one. Then for a concerned citizens group to see what can be done. Numbers do speak loudly.

Cobh521 08-24-2015 06:47 AM

I haven't experienced much speeding and I do obey the speed limit. My problem is the neighborhood walkers who walk across the whole street and do not move for the cars. At that point I an going about 5 mph. This can go on for a whole block. Share the road walkers!

Walter123 08-24-2015 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Cobh521 (Post 1103759)
I haven't experienced much speeding and I do obey the speed limit. My problem is the neighborhood walkers who walk across the whole street and do not move for the cars. At that point I an going about 5 mph. This can go on for a whole block. Share the road walkers!

That's what your horn is for.

Chatbrat 08-24-2015 07:00 AM

In Florida if you're doing less than 10 mph in the left lane on an interstate you can get a ticket. In the Villages I set my distrionic a @ 5mph over the speed limit--this way I can go everywhere without ever hitting the gas or brakes --the distrionic is my autopilot--my wife's new car has 360 degree eyes--great

jerif47a 08-24-2015 07:20 AM

Try to get the license plate no or name of company truck. Then make a call to village police or company name. Reporting the violation does help. A bonus if you can catch license plate no.

cjo1946 08-24-2015 07:23 AM

How about checking your facts? If not posted it is 20 MPH and in most villages it is posted at 25 MPH. I don't know where you got 15 MPH

outlaw 08-24-2015 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by MDLNB (Post 1103736)
In which state is it permissible for bicycles to violate stop signs?

It's an unenforced law. Most LEOs recognize the loss of momentum on a bicycle interferes with a good ride, so they let it go. Similar to the rolling stops frequently done by motorcyclists. It's just common sense nullifying stupid laws. We don't need stop signs. Yield signs would suffice in 99% of situations.

HMLRHT1 08-24-2015 07:39 AM

Most major streets ( Morse, Buena Vista, Odel ) have a speed limit of 30 or 35 mph. Streets off of these usually have a speed limit sign that is posted at 15 -20 mph. If you see no speed limit sign on any street it is considered 20 mph. When you enter a Villa such as Allandale Villas the sign posted is 10 mph. I have checked most villas and I have seen the same speed of 10 mph posted at all.

cjo1946 08-24-2015 07:49 AM

Drive through POLO RIDGE. Posted "governmental" signage is 25 MPH

Buffalo Ray 08-24-2015 08:35 AM

15 MPH but no FROGS!
 
The POSTED speed limit in Tamarind Grove is 15 MPH. If you would like it, I'll step outside and take a picture for you.

However, speeding in The Villages doesn't matter just as long as you don't have an 8 inch statue of a frog in your front garden. That warrants a visit from the VCDD Gestapo.

LTCHSIEGEL 08-24-2015 09:54 AM

Bikes and golf carts ride with car traffic and abbey all traffic rules. Walkers and runners SHOULD run/walk facing traffic.

outlaw 08-24-2015 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by LTCHSIEGEL (Post 1103883)
Bikes and golf carts ride with car traffic and abbey all traffic rules. Walkers and runners SHOULD run/walk facing traffic.

Do runners have to abide by the speed limits?

golfing eagles 08-24-2015 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by outlaw (Post 1103890)
Do runners have to abide by the speed limits?

Apparently not Oscar Pistorius

Bald Eagle 08-24-2015 10:28 AM

We are mostly retired or close to it. Why are we in such a rush that we need to speed and not stop at stop signs, etc? What kind of message are we sending to all of our and other people's grandchildren about obeying the laws. Nana and grandpa are seniors now and can pick and choose which rules they like to follow and which they don't. Slow down and enjoy those retirement years. And, set a good example for our next generation.


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