Originally Posted by tophcfa (Post 2253185)

I hate to say this, but if you can’t see the gate arms, after properly coming to a stop regardless of the gate positioning, then you probably shouldn’t be driving.

Originally Posted by mminternet (Post 2253167)

Just curious if others have difficulty seeing the gate arms at the main entrances? At the main entrance near our home, the arm/bar will stay up for an extended amount of time and then at other times they drop between each car. Regardless, they can be difficult to see due to rain/sun/etc... Why are there not flashing lights on these? The red paint/tape isn't doing much for visibility. I imagine solar powered lights could be added without a lot of expense to the gate arm. I've seen several broken arms so it must be an issue... Is there a department in the Villages where a person could voice their concerns? Thanks.

Originally Posted by thelegges (Post 2253192)

With sun at certain times gates are hard to see, no matter what vision you have. Plus with as many cataract surgeries done weekly, many have 20/20.

But within 1 day of visiting TV, every driver get the big picture if they can or cannot see a gate. There is a gate crossing or exit at each village, with a gate house, or a big sign that says resident entry.

Originally Posted by chuckpedrey (Post 2253566)

I have been to several gated communities that have very easy to see gate arms. I have sent videos to The Villages showing the various styles of gate arms that are far superior to ours. It is rumored that the fine for knocking down a gate arm is upwards of $850. Maybe there is an income stream to The Villages that has been kept a secret.

Originally Posted by Captainpd (Post 2253570)

Cataract surgery DOESN'T GIVE YOU 20/20 VISION. GEEZZ

Originally Posted by Mulliganguy (Post 2253578)

Too many blind intersections throughout the Villages due to tall shrubbery and other plant life planted right in the line of sight of gates and intersecting roads. I think a plan is in place to help speed up attrition 😜

Originally Posted by mminternet (Post 2253167)

Just curious if others have difficulty seeing the gate arms at the main entrances? At the main entrance near our home, the arm/bar will stay up for an extended amount of time and then at other times they drop between each car. Regardless, they can be difficult to see due to rain/sun/etc... Why are there not flashing lights on these? The red paint/tape isn't doing much for visibility. I imagine solar powered lights could be added without a lot of expense to the gate arm. I've seen several broken arms so it must be an issue... Is there a department in the Villages where a person could voice their concerns? Thanks.

Originally Posted by Fltpkr (Post 2253595)

Yes, we do. The gates are much harder for us to see in the bright daylight. At night, the reflection from our headlights makes them very visible to us.

Originally Posted by Fltpkr (Post 2253595)

Yes, we do. The gates are much harder for us to see in the bright daylight. At night, the reflection from our headlights makes them very visible to us.

Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 2253614)

And what does that tell you?????

Originally Posted by Maker (Post 2253588)

It's an unsafe design to have walls, shrubs, rocks, etc that are placed in a way to block the line of sight between cars and golf carts at any crossing. Are we just lucky Morgan and Morgan have not sued the villages yet for an injury accident where one party states "I couldn't see the car because TV put unsafe obstructions on the public roadway".
Why is that allowed to exist?
Why do golf carts have to inch into the roadway to see if a car is coming? Is that safe?
I do not trust crossing based upon seeing a gate arm down because the time a truck that plowed right through it without stopping.