Security Update
Staff and the Governance Committee worked through the copious comments and suggestions (more than 100) received from residents regarding the proposed Rules and Regulations. Again, thank you for taking the time to offer some truly valuable insight and feedback. Throughout this process and the traffic engineering study drop-in meeting, a common theme has been enforcement of established Rules and Regulations to include traffic-related violations.
As mentioned earlier this year, we finally received our radar trailer equipped with a camera. The cloud-based program can auto generate emails for speeders. If you receive one of these reminders, please slow down and remain in compliance with our speed limits. Most of the streets have a 30 MPH speed limit unless posted otherwise. Your mindfulness, positive engagement, and responsible safe driving in our community is deeply appreciated. If you want to check out the new system, TrafficLogix has the following videos posted online for the Guardian Pro system:
I have received a few comments questioning how a homeowners’ association can use cameras to enforce speed limits, while police departments and government agencies have very stringent restrictions for their use. In a nutshell, we are not enforcing State laws, but rather enforcing Landings Association Rules & Regulations. The Landings Association obtains its authority to develop and enforce reasonable Rules from the Covenants, which states:
11.3.1 Authority. The Association has the authority to develop reasonable Rules and Regulations, including Architectural Guidelines and Private Property Maintenance Standards, and to enforce such Rules and Regulations, the Declaration, and Bylaws, as provided herein. The Rules and Regulations shall apply to all Owners, occupants, visitors, guests, and tenants. These powers, however, shall not limit any other legal means of enforcement by either the Association or, in an appropriate case, by an aggrieved Owner.
State laws do not restrict how the Association may choose to enforce such Rules and Regulations. “Reasonable” comes to mind, as well as industry standards and best practices. All of which are part of the growing trend for cameras being used to enforce speed limits within gated communities throughout the United States.
I’m hopeful this tool will assist us in identifying problem areas (and hopefully not any habitual offenders) and promote an increased awareness and desire for safer driving habits and roadways. Don’t be surprised if you see the traffic radar on community paths as well.
On a completely different note, don’t forget Hurricane Season is still here. Be prepared and have your plan in place. We must not forget to have a backup plan in case Uncle Murphy decides to pay us a visit in the midst of chaos.
Stay safe, and stay well,
Stay well,
This article was originally published by The Landings Association on their website. Visit landings.org to read the original article. https://landings.org/news/2023/08/29/security-update%C2%A0
