Tammy Collins: Driving in Sun City Summerlin

Driving in Sun City Summerlin By Tammy Collins /Link

Driving within our Sun City Summerlin is often a challenge—fellow drivers speeding, ignoring Stop signs, suddenly braking to allow golf carts to cross our thoroughfares, and driving with handicapped placards hanging on rear view mirrors hindering a complete view of the roadway.

We would love to say these driving challenges are caused by outsiders using our Sun City Summerlin streets as shortcuts to their destinations. However, Metro has told us time and again it is we residents who are mainly at fault.

Speed limits are clearly posted throughout our community, as are Stop signs. Golf cart crossings do caution drivers on city streets to Slow Down, but do not indicate a complete stop. The golf cart has the STOP sign, as golf carts do not have the right-of-way. And finally, driving with a handicapped placard is a hazard as clearly stated on the placard itself that it should be removed before operating the vehicle.

Thanks to all Sun City Summerlin residents who follow the rules of the road, and let’s encourage everyone to follow the rules to make our neighborhood safe for everyone.