[Talk Host]

It does not seem possible to drive anywhere without a "near miss." People turn a blind eye to stop signs and speed limit signs. Golf carts turn "across" in front of traffic all the time. Turn signals are "regularly" not used. It is dangerous to stop at a stop sign, because the car behind you expects you to not stop and it is a total suprise that they, too, have to stop. Souped up golf carts, under aged grandchildren driving golf carts. Grandchildren riding on the lap (or standing) of the golf cart driver.

I believe it is a national trend, but it is far more pronounced in The Villages. This is a retirement community and people are not suppose to be in a hurry. That is not the problem. I believe the problem is that many people have given up their social responsibilities along with their jobs. Have you ever noticed the "outrage" people demonstrate when they receive a speeding ticket.

We need to have more police enforcement in the Villages. It is a "city" of 70,000+ people.

[drdodge]

stop complaining
drd

[redwitch]

Jan, I think you're jinxed. I drive a lot every day in TV. Since arriving in September, I've had to slam on my brakes once. Other than that, no near misses, no golf carts jumping in front of me, everyone has stopped for stop signs. Some issues with yellow light jumpers but that's it. Actually, my near misses have been with pedestrians who think they can walk between parked cars/carts and just wander into the middle of the street.

[jeffy]

I totally agree with you Talk Host. I have many more near misses in my golf cart than my car. I believe that since there is little to no police enforcement of golf cart trails that people just do as they please. I also am stumped as to why people are in such a hurry here. People dont seem to understand that a collision in a golf cart at 20 mph would be much more damaging to your person than a crash at 40 mph in a car equiped with seat belts and air bags.

My personal pet peeves are : people passing on cart trails when the cart being passed is going 20mph (and there is on coming traffic); going around the large cart roundabout near laurel manor and 466 the wrong direction to save 3 seconds ; people cutting across parking lots with disregard to lined parking areas or carts that are driving in the proper areas ; stopping / parking on the cart paths to look at a map , sign a petition, etc

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jeffy

[Talk Host]

Originally Posted by drdodge

stop complaining
drd

Talk about giving up social responsibility.

[Talk Host]

Originally Posted by redwitch

Jan, I think you're jinxed. I drive a lot every day in TV. Since arriving in September, I've had to slam on my brakes once. Other than that, no near misses, no golf carts jumping in front of me, everyone has stopped for stop signs. Some issues with yellow light jumpers but that's it. Actually, my near misses have been with pedestrians who think they can walk between parked cars/carts and just wander into the middle of the street.

Ya right! Nobody stops for stop signs.

[golfpro]

We're coming down for a visit. Thanks for the heads up.

[Russ_Boston]

Maybe it was because i was only there for one week OR

maybe my driving skills are still intact OR

maybe my eyes are still good BUT

I didn't notice one single thing out of the ordinary while driving around in my slow rented golf cart in TV in April. I was passed a lot but that was fine with me.

[Talk Host]

Calumet at Buena Vista (20 minute period) Click twice on start button.

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[Peggy D]

Jan,

We did notice the lack of turn signals and not stopping for STOP signs when we were in TV last week. It happens here in Delawre too (not just in TV)

Stay alert!!

[chelsea24]

Jan that is a great and eye-opening video! I remember many decades ago when I was taking driving lessons. The instructor used to call that a "Hollywood" stop, when you just slow down but do not come to a full stop. We were not allowed to do that at all. I agree, slow down peeps! Where ya all hurrying to? :dontknow:

[swrinfla]

Jan:

I can't help but wonder whether you've shown your video to the Marion County Sheriff? Seems like he might post one of those infamous "red-light" cameras at the intersection, and recoup enough money to pay for it in one day's pictures!

SWR

[redwitch]

OMG! I'm truly stunned. As I said, I hadn't noticed it. In my neighborhood, we stop -- except for one guy who is truly an accident waiting to happen (I've seen his golf cart turn corners on 2 wheels a couple of times). When I've been driving around, people have been pretty good about stopping at stop signs. Signals are another thing -- they just seem to be too much effort for most people (in California, too).

I love the idea of showing the video to the Sheriff's Department. It might make an interesting wake up call to both the sheriff and to those getting tickets.

[njgranny]

I would agree about showing that to law enforcement. That's incredible, and I thought Jersey drivers were bad. ha, ha. Well, maybe they are originally "Jersey" drivers.

[ssw]

Please make video available to the Sheriff's Dept. They will do set up extra patrol's for that intersection. Maybe even unmarked auto. Also, call Massey's Pest Control and get their email address. Send video to them.