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Unfortunately.....it's all around this area....inconsiderate, rude drivers. It's the "all about me" attitude. Funny thing - these people don't necessarily get to their destination any quicker by driving recklessly! People in this area have got to relax and chill, enjoy the day.....That lady you encountered today takes the cake....what a way to start your morning!!

 

Re: Silver Passat

Yes, let's take this off-line. I had already tried to remove your license plate number with no success. I posted the license plate # in heat, and I apologize. I even had asked the administrators to remove it.
But the rest of my post is accurate. And I'm MAD.

 

-License # in title removed at request.

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I appreciate that you took this offline and I have responded to you. Thank you for seeing my point about the plate info. It has been removed. I think we both are MAD at this point too I know I am that you see this so very one sided. But then again so do I.

 

Interesting how freedom of speech is being questioned here.

 

Would you like you're personal information posted here?

 

Wouldn't bother me to have my plate number posted. I didn't realize a license plate was personal information. It's not like they posted where they lived or anything like that. You can't call the DMV or a police officer and have them run that info and ask to have that information. It just won't happen.

 

Aside from the facts of this incident, I think a little "call out" goes a long way. If the police aren't around to catch every violation, then perhaps a bit of peer pressure will make us all (me too) a bit more mindful.

This is especially true on our community's roads. We have too much at risk, namely our children, to be driving without paying our full and undivided attention and obeying the traffic laws (including speed limits and stop signs - i.e. full stops - not a rolling look).

-Jim

 

Found this online regarding finding peoples info by their plate number.

Q: How can I find the name and address of the owner of a car given the license plate number?


A: Current plates: In most states, this kind of information is highly confidential. It is the sort of thing an employee at the department of motor vehicles would be likely be fired over if they looked up a number for other than job related reasons. Generally, the only way to obtain this information is to have a valid legal reason; then your local law-enforcement agency can assist you.


http://www.alpca.org/faq.html

As for the legalities of posting that information, I could not find anything for or against it.

 

i'm all for shaming people into ceasing anti-social behaviors not that the silver Passat driver needs shaming- but just IN GENERAL. shoplifters wearing boards outside of the mall saying "I stole from Macy's", sex offenders with tattoos on their forehead that say "don't trust me near your family"... works for me!!

In all seriousness, my husband and I were just having a discussion about how there should be some kind of automated line that you can call to report people who drive dangerously. you could report their license plate number, where you saw them driving badly, and what the infraction is. if 3 or more reports on the same license plate are recorded within a certain time frame (this way it's not just a spiteful person trying to put it to their ex!) then the cops are automatically notified about that driver. a warning would be sent to them that they've been "tagged" and the next proven infraction will result in a STEEP fine! if a license plate comes up frequently, day after day, the lousy driver is warned that they are in danger of losing their license... I know it sounds a bit big brotherish, but aggressive driving is WAY out of control IMHO. you only lose the privilege if you are abusing it- good drivers have nothing to fear!

would this really work? i dunno- but wouldn't it be nice if WE could do something about speeding minivans on residential streets, jerks who blow stop signs and red lights, crazies who weave in and out of traffic without signaling? it makes me NUTS that people drive like they are alone on the road or the ONLY one with someplace important to go. I drive so defensively all the time so my kid doesn't become a statistic because somebody HAS to get home before Grey's Anatomy starts...

of course if my little citizen reporting idea DID come alive, we'd have to then worry about the crazy REPORTING a crazy by chasing them down to get the license plate number, or causing an accident reaching for the cell phone to report the lousy driver.. lol it's almost too funny to get upset about.. ALMOST.

i digress- i hope these 2 neighbors, hberg and Ridgewayrez, work it out.

 

I see no problem with posting someones plates... anyone can see them. And if the OP deleted their post, then the other offender should as well...

I'll guess I'll keep an eye out for Silver Passats now

 

Just ban the use of a cell phone while driving including banning hands free.
Many studies have proven it's not kust the cell phone IT"S THE CONVERSATION that is the real problem. I was hit many years ago by a mother in a mini van with her children in threre while she was using her cell phone while driving. Of she denied it, but there were too many witnesses that she was driving erratically and they saw her using her cell phone. She finally admitted it when the police came. So people either out right lie about there bad driving or they are so self consumed they just can't believe they are bad drivers. They also probably are the parents of kids that do no wrong too.

Lee J Buividas

 

i disagree on banning cell phones- distracted is distracted- radio, food, kids- some people just can't do two things at once. yes phones are an added risk, and if you cause an accident while driving distracted- the fine should be larger. but there are many of us who have no problem doing both who shouldn't suffer because of those who can't. if you have to talk while you drive, be responsible and smart about it- not while you are merging, not while you are backing into traffic... a little common sense goes a long way.

 

Well get used to it, because it is coming at least hands free. Connecticut is a no cell phone use in the car period, including hands free and the accident rate has dropped there.

You know I have never met a bad driver, yet look at all the accidents out there.
You think it might be space aliens distracting us invisibly causing all the accidents.

I take that back my mother in law actually says she is a bad driver, but in reality she is just slow and cautious. The two ladies that are the main part of this thread neither one thinks she is a bad driver. Jeez those darn invisible space aliens they just don't know when to stop ha ha ha

Lee J Buividas

BTW who are all those people talking to themselves all over the place???? Must be a lot of lonely people out there. ha ha ha ha

 

A general comment about speeding, particularly on Ridgeway Dr. Please don't take this the wrong way, but it's just my observation from 7 years on the HOA Board.

People have a lot a passion about this issue, but I find very, very few are willing to devote ANY time to do anything about it. Complaining on this forums will accomplish NOTHING.
I've had numerous discussions with residents and also posted on several occasions about what could be done to try and resolve it. The issue with Ridgeway is that the Developer, who is very aware of all the concerns about the speeding and school crossing issues, refuses to do anything about it. They are much more concerned about getting the road turned over to VDOT and getting their bond money released than they are about the safety issues on that road. Our previous Developer, TerraBrook, was very responsive to our concerns and amended their road signage plan and had additional stop sign locations added.

As I've told several residents who have contacted me, why haven't our HOA meetings been packed with residents voicing their concerns about this? It's real easy for the Developer to tell me they won't do anything about it, but if they have 20, 30, 40 angry residents at every meeting, they may change their tune.
How many folks have called the sheriff's office about speeding? How many have contacted our county Supervisor about it?

About a year ago myself and a concerned resident went on a tour of Ridgeway Drive with representatives from the county and VDOT. We discussed some ideas of what could be done and where stop signs could be located. Both representatives indicated they could do nothing until the road is turned over to VDOT by the Developer. Back then, the Developer said it would be by the end of the year (2005). It obviously still has not occurred.

Once Ridgeway is turned over to VDOT, I will again meet with the county and VDOT and go over our options. I will then meet with the residents to discuss these options. Be aware this will be a long process. On the other hand, the Developer could put in stop signs TOMORROW, but would have to amend their sign plan with the county and delay the turnover of the road to VDOT.

So make your stand. Get active, get involved, let your voice be heard by those that need to hear it.
Or, sit back and put up with it.

 

Cliff- From my experience, it's actually not that difficult to amend a pavement marking and sign plan with VDOT- in fact, with some help from your Supervisor's office, it could possibly be accomplished in a day. That also takes a willingness from the developer, and that may need a push from the Supervisor as well...

And I can tell you, the more people you have complaining, the more likely something can get done quickly...

 

You are correct, but right now Van Metre refuses to do it, and they own the streets. This is the only option where it could be done quickly.

The process, once the streets are turned over to VDOT, is as follows:
1) I will meet with the county and VDOT to determine what can be done and where. VDOT prefers things like raised walks, chokers, etc. rather than stop signs.
2) Meet with the residents to discuss options.
3) Forward the HOA's recommendations to the county.
4) The county Board of Supervisors would have to support our recommendations and forward them to VDOT.
5) Once VDOT accepts the plan, then the work can be done. At this point, stop signs can be installed relatively quickly and cheaply. Some of the other options, which VDOT prefers but are more expensive, would have to be funded somehow. VDOT has no money for it, so would the county fund it? The HOA? Maybe get the Developer to pitch in?

 

Cliff,

I am just wondering if we brought in the readings from the Radar Gun (which we bought legally) we have to the next HOA meeting be any help? Since you know we are one of the corner lots on Ridgeway and in the past have voiced our concerns about the speed as well as people honking their horns at other drivers @ the 4-way stop.

Our average reading is well over 40MPH...would this get the attention of the Developer? The topic of police department, is rather touchy since Svp Snow keeps cutting their budget and the Sheriff's office is already spread VERY thin within the County.

We have called and will continue to call the Sheriff's office, (with the lic info) and discpt of the car(s) speeding or ignoring the 4 -way stop...We average about 2 calls a week to the Sheriff's office and I am certain that the Sheriff's office can prove our statement. (We were also the residents who called about the kids w/ the White Sofa on Ridgeway and the kids at the Southern Walk pool, throwing the chairs into the pool).

We are expecting a child soon and the safety of the local roads is a VERY high concern of ours. We would be glad to help, but so far the only thing we have done is track the speeds and call the local authorities.

Please let me know if the speed readings and Lic # we have tracked for the past 18months would be of any help.

 

License plates are personal? Last I checked, license plates are property of the state, and therefore, public information.