Hard to tell. The stories vary depending on with whom you speak.
Having been recently the target of a witch hunt I can tell you that most people on foot or bike have no idea what 15 MPH looks like to the common eye. You may appear to be speeding but appearances can be deceiving. For the sake of safety the speed limit should be observed.
STOP signs should also be observed. I have almost been t-boned on several occasions by yard workers in trucks hauling trailers and delivery trucks who seem to think stop signs do not apply to them. They do.
STOP signs also apply to bicyclists. Turkey Scratch and Forest Boulevard have the right of way with one stop at the intersection near the clubhouse. If you have a stop sign - bike or auto - you must stop. Not roll through. Stop.
Unable to obtain an accurate and consistent answers regarding enforcement from board members I went to our local GPD liaison for accurate information. The questions and answers follow. Please note he is clear about what he does and does not know. Refreshing, I know. Perhaps the board will follow up with how to proceed so we can enforce the safety of our residents.
Question - The first question would be since we have private roads with a 15 MPH speed limit as well as stop signs at most streets where connected to the main road (Forest and Turkey Scratch) will city or county law enforcement monitor and ticket if we so request?
Response - Unfortunately the roads there are private and we are not able to enforce traffic laws within the forest. It is a long process to get the ball rolling on traffic being enforced (every board member and home owner has to sign off on it for one).
Question - If not, what would options would be available to change that status? From the research I have done it would appear we a) need to make our roads public, b) increase the speed limit to 25, or c) both.
Response - To change the speed limit, I am not sure how that would work because of the private roads. I believe the first step for that process would be to take it before the city commission.
Having been recently the target of a witch hunt I can tell you that most people on foot or bike have no idea what 15 MPH looks like to the common eye. You may appear to be speeding but appearances can be deceiving. For the sake of safety the speed limit should be observed.
STOP signs should also be observed. I have almost been t-boned on several occasions by yard workers in trucks hauling trailers and delivery trucks who seem to think stop signs do not apply to them. They do.
STOP signs also apply to bicyclists. Turkey Scratch and Forest Boulevard have the right of way with one stop at the intersection near the clubhouse. If you have a stop sign - bike or auto - you must stop. Not roll through. Stop.
Unable to obtain an accurate and consistent answers regarding enforcement from board members I went to our local GPD liaison for accurate information. The questions and answers follow. Please note he is clear about what he does and does not know. Refreshing, I know. Perhaps the board will follow up with how to proceed so we can enforce the safety of our residents.
Question - The first question would be since we have private roads with a 15 MPH speed limit as well as stop signs at most streets where connected to the main road (Forest and Turkey Scratch) will city or county law enforcement monitor and ticket if we so request?
Response - Unfortunately the roads there are private and we are not able to enforce traffic laws within the forest. It is a long process to get the ball rolling on traffic being enforced (every board member and home owner has to sign off on it for one).
Question - If not, what would options would be available to change that status? From the research I have done it would appear we a) need to make our roads public, b) increase the speed limit to 25, or c) both.
Response - To change the speed limit, I am not sure how that would work because of the private roads. I believe the first step for that process would be to take it before the city commission.
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