[FromNY]

Either gate works. If the gate has a person working just smile and wave. No wear and tear on window motor. No need to put window down and let heat, bugs or other in. Usually quicker to get in as well.

[pvetrano1]

Use any gate you want

[pcacace]

It does not go up automatically. Either you push a button or a gate keeper raises it.

[La lamy]

Just as an aside, my resident gate pass works through golf cart plastic 'rain curtains'. Quite handy!

[bonrich]

I wish my card would work that well. There are times when I have to get really close to the control to get the gate up. I wonder if through the years these cards degrade in some way and should be replaced? May have to make a call to find out.

[DecaturFargo]

No it doesn't. Only the outgoing gates both open. If you're entering a Village, you either have tto press the button or use the "key."

[mlmarr1]

If resident lane it backed up..I go through guest lane..keeps traffic moving..

Originally Posted by lholmes

Can someone explain why you should go through the resident gate instead of the visitors gate if you live in the villages. The visitors side automatically raises up when you pull up to the gate.When you go to the resident side you have to roll the window down and scan your ID card.

[Girlcopper]

Originally Posted by RealJudy

It’s less wear on window motors to use visitor gates when someone is there to open it. Window stickers would be a nice option.

I doubt the motor will be affected opening your window a couple of times a day. Thats what its made for. Opening n closing! I dont know of any gates that open automaticly without pushing a button or a guard opening it. Except like others said, a temprary thing due to construction.

[Bill1701]

I use whichever gate is less busy.

[PugMom]

Originally Posted by bonrich

I wish my card would work that well. There are times when I have to get really close to the control to get the gate up. I wonder if through the years these cards degrade in some way and should be replaced? May have to make a call to find out.

i thought mine was the only 1, lol. sometimes i have to get right on top of it

[TandHSTAR@AOL.com]

same question. Gate does not go up automatically. Has to be activated my person in gate house.

[Hape2Bhr]

When you go to the resident side you have to roll the window down and scan your ID card.[/QUOTE]

I've been passing through Resident gates with my window up.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by RealJudy

It’s less wear on window motors to use visitor gates when someone is there to open it. Window stickers would be a nice option.

I do not roll my car window down to use my gate pass. The pass works through the glass. You just have to get the car close enough to the card "reader". I have no problem doing that.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by La lamy

Just as an aside, my resident gate pass works through golf cart plastic 'rain curtains'. Quite handy!

Just as it also works through the glass on a car window.

[Garywt]

Originally Posted by tsmall22204

You are not correct. The visitors gate needs a card or push the red button.

And you have your picture taken as well.