Compromised Security at Gates
As mentioned before in this column, service and delivery people that utilize GPS to reach an address within our commu- nity will often be directed to the Selva or Cabrillo gates. There, a good number of folks become flustered when the gate doesn’t open for them. They then lose their composure and don’t see or read the clearly posted signs informing them that entrance at these locations is for residents only, and directing all others to the main entrance on Mariner Drive. Some of these folks simply give up and turn away, or maybe phone their host, but a good number are extremely anxious and attempt to tailgate a bonified resident into our community. Almost immediately, they learn that the spikes at these two locations are unforgiving and two or more tires are ruined.
For this reason, we encourage residents to caution both prospective guests and service providers that the Mariner Gate at 33510 Mariner Drive is the appropriate gate to use when they come to visit or provide a service.
Recently there have been several incidents where rejected guests who linger around the gates have been allowed to enter when a resident comes up from behind them and trips the scan- ner with a valid resident bar code. The once-rejected visitor then enters the community without undergoing a screening process. Unless there are extenuating circumstances, we urge everyone for security’s sake to be mindful of community secu- rity. Don’t facilitate entrance of strangers and, if necessary, contact our main gate attendant and report the incident.
Right Turn and Unexpected Collision
When driving out of our community and making a right- hand turn, we always look toward the left for oncoming traf- fic. Apparently, we don’t look as closely to the right, since we don’t expect anyone to be in the immediate vicinity.
Recently, I noticed two near-collision accidents when right turners failed to notice young folks operating their electric bicycles the wrong way on bicycle paths. The quick panic braking by the drivers and young folks precluded seri- ous injury to the cyclists, but we all have to remember that we have new bicyclists out there who are not totally familiar with the rules and protocols of riding. Drivers and bicyclists
should be alert at all times.
—Tim Murphy
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