[skarra]

Can someone please summarize the pros and cons of the gates and most importantly the security cameras?

I believe the cameras are only there to record license plates which seems a good security feature - of course there will be those that have privacy concerns.

I would love to hear everyone's opinions - are the cameras good or evil?

[Topspinmo]

Entering public roads so not privacy concerns. The gates are there to somewhat control traffic so golf carts can get across streets so they say. Either gates or big speed bumps other wise lot more golf cart vehicle accidents I would imagine? Most don’t like speed bumps do to suspension wear problems constantly crossing over them.

[fdpaq0580]

Gates and cameras = good.

On another note, how about cameras monitoring the entrances at RBs? That would be an eye opener. 😃😬😲

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by skarra

Can someone please summarize the pros and cons of the gates and most importantly the security cameras?

I believe the cameras are only there to record license plates which seems a good security feature - of course there will be those that have privacy concerns.

I would love to hear everyone's opinions - are the cameras good or evil?

topspin sums it up very well. If you want more do a search………

[CarlR33]

You forgot to add the gate cards to the discussion, LOL. I do not see the good of spending money on the gate guard (person), the card access thing and so on. Yes, in some places they stop the speed demons against the speeding golf carts at those dangerous intersections, supposedly. The security cameras should (in theory) take care of the above if monitored from an operations center by the same people with access to the gate arms (being replaced often, LOL)?
Do we really need Gate Cards?

[Altavia]

Damaging a gate earns a nice letter and bill for $250 from the Villages.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by Altavia

Damaging a gate earns a nice letter and bill for $250 from the Villages.

Few years ago waiting for exit gate to open, 3 times stopping half way then dropping back down. Fourth time, it shuttered, stopped then swung inwards falling in front of my car.

It was 4am, car behind me was CW, got out, he took a pick and moved the gate. I did ask if it fell on my car what would have happened. He laughed said even with me as a witness, I would probably get the “letter” and $250 bill.

Moral of the story, Don rush the gate if it falls on your car, the repair is on you.

[Rustyboy]

Gates and cameras are a good thing!

[USOTR]

Gates and cameras are a good thing.. What criminal is going to want to have his/her picture taken and a photo of their license plate.

[BillY41]

The camera creates a record of all vehicles entering TV. Not that there is a crime problem but the cameras are good to help apprehend a miscreant. The gates are a waste many Villagers don't produce their card but rather go through the visitor gate. The gate does reduce speed but a speed bump has the same effect and is cheaper.

[C4Boston]

Originally Posted by skarra

Can someone please summarize the pros and cons of the gates and most importantly the security cameras?

I believe the cameras are only there to record license plates which seems a good security feature - of course there will be those that have privacy concerns.

I would love to hear everyone's opinions - are the cameras good or evil?

100% for gates. Although not tight security they do deter. Several crimes have been solved due to cameras. Being retired I am never in such a hurry that I can not pause at a gate.

[MrFlorida]

+ gates and cameras

[skarra]

What about PRIVACY? Any issues?

[ElDiabloJoe]

Originally Posted by skarra

What about PRIVACY? Any issues?

PRIVACY?? That is totally, 100% moot. It is well established law for many decades that there is NO reasonable expectation of privacy in public. That includes, you, your car, your license plate, etc.

That is why law enforcement can run as many license plates as they want without reasonable suspicion or probable cause, that is why celebrities can be photographed by paparazzi, that is why magazine covers don't have to blur the faces of people in the background of photographs, etc.

IF you want reasonable expectation of privacy outdoors, YOU have to put up a fence, a sunshade cover, be in your backyard, etc. to argue that your expectation of privacy is reasonable.

There is a truth in American law, "The eye cannot commit a trespass." You can look wherever you d@mn well please, and so can anyone else. The reason stalking, peeping, etc. is illegal is because people inside their own homes DO have a reasonable expectation of privacy generally. Same with dressing rooms and public restrooms.

There are exceptions. For example, if you get undressed with the lights on in front of a window with no window coverings and are clearly visible from the sidewalk in front of the house, you cannot expect privacy either. At least not reasonably.

When we get into discussing drones and flying them in such a way they can see into fenced back yards, etc., then we are going down an entirely different path than you driving on a public roadway.

[Bilyclub]

Originally Posted by BillY41

The camera creates a record of all vehicles entering TV. Not that there is a crime problem but the cameras are good to help apprehend a miscreant. The gates are a waste many Villagers don't produce their card but rather go through the visitor gate. The gate does reduce speed but a speed bump has the same effect and is cheaper.

The theory in play with the gates is that both gates will be down at the same time every now and then to let at least one cart get across. Wish the gate attendants would be more attentive to the carts trying to get across.
Speed bumps won’t totally stop a car.