[nicoletta]

why does the Rush Limbaugh statement come to mind..."... doing this show with half my brain tied behind my back just to make it fair because I have talent ..." come to mind?

[nicoletta]

Originally Posted by Aloha1

So, I'm curious. Who actually sets the speed limits in the Villages. If the CDDs truly are quasi political entities ( as the IRS lawsuit response contended) do they set the limits? And if so, how can the citizens get them changed?

I agree that 20 MPH is too low and 25 would be much more appropriate. In Michigan a while back, the City of East Lansing had a 25 MPH limit on a major state road that runs right through the downtown ( divided, 4 lanes). The State Police took them to court and won getting the speed limit raised to 35 as the judge concluded the 25 MPH limit was simply there for a "revenue enhancement" speed trap.

And a Judge who publicly states that he will ALWAYS only believe the LEO, is not a judge but a closed minded person who does not seem to understand the role of a Judge is to listen to BOTH sides without bias.

finally someone gets it

[BobnBev]

I used to give them 10 over, maybe a warning, maybe nothing-----all about the attitude.

Over 10, normally a ticket, with exceptions, of course.

[nicoletta]

Originally Posted by nicoletta

finally someone gets it

Cronyism, and collusion in the name of revenue

[Aloha1]

Originally Posted by nicoletta

finally someone gets it

Thanks. And my question still is unanswered. Who sets these limits in TV?

[Sandtrap328]

I saw that the OP also had a thread regarding a type of holster for his CCW.

I would suggest being extremely careful in driving at the posted speed if you are carrying. We sure would not want to be short any great band members due to a police misunderstanding.

[Rapscallion St Croix]

Originally Posted by Aloha1

Thanks. And my question still is unanswered. Who sets these limits in TV?

I don't know who has that authority here but...Indirectly, the Florida legislature determined what our speed limits would be by allowing street legal golf carts on roads with no higher than 35MPH speed limit and allowing regular golf carts on roads with 25MPH limits. As long as that statute doesn't change, don't expect the speed limits in The Villages to increase.

[CWGUY]

Originally Posted by Rapscallion St Croix

I don't know who has that authority here but...Indirectly, the Florida legislature determined what our speed limits would be by allowing street legal golf carts on roads with no higher than 35MPH speed limit and allowing regular golf carts on roads with 25MPH limits. As long as that statute doesn't change, don't expect the speed limits in The Villages to increase.

Think it is under 35 mph.(30 mph and under)

[Rapscallion St Croix]

Originally Posted by CWGUY

Think it is under 35 mph.(30 mph and under)

You are probably right on that.

[circletrack]

Originally Posted by banjobob

Be very aware of the 20 MPH on 466 during school hours with lights flashing. I was stopped for doing 27 and was slowing , fortunatly for me I only received a friendly warning. The police are watching!!

Traffic lights in those entrances/exits would cause a pretty big backup out onto 441.

[jimbo2012]

The cost of a radar detector may pay for itself, never leave home without one

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

Not true.

The issue is how much faster than the posted speed a vehicle is going and the only way to make a common sense equivalency comparison...is by using percentages.

Someone's personal opinion on safety...has absolutely nothing to do with it.

Almost any modern vehicle with a competent driver on an interstate/toll road is perfectly 'safe'...at 84 mph.

The same goes for drivers exceeding the speed limit by 30% on roads posted at say 35/40/45/50 mph. It's not about 'safety'...it's about exceeding the speed limit.

Or do you think those that exceed by 'only 6mph' in a 10 mph zone, should be given a pass also...even though they are exceeding the posted limit by 60%?

The bottom line is that your wife exceeded the posted speed limit by 30%...and shouldn't be complaining about being cited IMHO.

If it's not about safety but about exceeding the speed limit, what is the purpose of a speed limit?

No one follows the letter of the law 100% of the time. In most cases, as long as you are not doing anything to endanger the lives and safety of the public, law enforcement is not going to bother harassing you.

I agree, she was exceeding the speed limit and should have been stopped. But she's never had any kind of violation before and could have been issued a warning. The police have records of violations and warnings given out. When the officer looked up her record he might have considered giving her a warning. He didn't. that's his call, but I don't have to agree with it.