[ChiefDMM]

Hello everyone. I have a rookie question. My wife and I will be moving to TV next year. I am curious how your guests get access through gates, as well as deliveries. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.

[Arctic Fox]

Originally Posted by ChiefDMM

My wife and I will be moving to TV next year. I am curious how your guests get access through gates, as well as deliveries.

The majority of the gates have an access button on the post where you would scan your entry card - just press that and the arm will raise

[Bill14564]

My guests and deliveries have never had a problem. They go to the Visitor lane and ask to be let in and away they go.

I have never been present to hear the actual conversation.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

If the gate has a visitor lane, then the visitor (and delivery person) will go through the gate from that lane. The person at the gate will lift the gate arm and you go right on through, no conversation necessary. These aren't security gates. They're traffic control and hospitality gates.

[Stu from NYC]

Most villages do not have a gate but there is a red button you press to get in.

[Malsua]

Originally Posted by ChiefDMM

Hello everyone. I have a rookie question. My wife and I will be moving to TV next year. I am curious how your guests get access through gates, as well as deliveries. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.

Most gates have a visitor lane, most gates have a red button. There are a few gates that don't have either, the main one I'm thinking of is for golf carts only. There are probably others, but most of them allow entry.

[retiredguy123]

The Villages is not a gated community. It is pretty much free access to all.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by ChiefDMM

Hello everyone. I have a rookie question. My wife and I will be moving to TV next year. I am curious how your guests get access through gates, as well as deliveries. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.

All the answers are good.
Wanted to share a web site with a wealth of info about The Villages.
Village Community Development Districts

[ChiefDMM]

Thank you everyone that responded. I appreciate the education.

[RICH1]

From what I understand, your license plate will be photographed as you pass thru the entry !

[Debra Freeman]

Since TV have to pay road taxes to Lake, Sumter, and Marion; access cannot be restricted

[Bruce03]

Originally Posted by ChiefDMM

Hello everyone. I have a rookie question. My wife and I will be moving to TV next year. I am curious how your guests get access through gates, as well as deliveries. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.

My understanding is that the streets in TV are public roads and maintained by the county. I'm not sure about the streets where the houses are but the "security gates" allow anyone who wants to enter - just press the red button.

I also understand that some of TV residents object to the current situation - some say that the security gates should be improved to really keep out outsiders and some say they're a waste of money and should be removed.

If the streets are indeed county streets, then they have to be open to the public. Does anyone know for sure if they are county roads/streets?

[HeleneGB]

Press the red button. Gate opens and picture taken of car.

[Waddling Eagle]

Originally Posted by Bruce03

My understanding is that the streets in TV are public roads and maintained by the county. I'm not sure about the streets where the houses are but the "security gates" allow anyone who wants to enter - just press the red button.

I also understand that some of TV residents object to the current situation - some say that the security gates should be improved to really keep out outsiders and some say they're a waste of money and should be removed.

If the streets are indeed county streets, then they have to be open to the public. Does anyone know for sure if they are county roads/streets?

They are mostly county streets. The streets in the villas and in Marion County are private roads, but the county has been contracted to maintain them. Apparently Marion County has refused to accept ownership of the streets.

[mysunshine1948]

If you think The Villages is a gated community, you need to think again! It is not! Anyone can push a red button and enter. Some villages, like LaBelle, even have an entrance with nothing....Justbturn in!!!! I moved!!!!