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Originally Posted by Jeff Higgins
I used to have some neighbors behind me (further in on our dead end road) that did the same thing, along with their miscreant friends that would come over to visit. No common sense at all; they would hit 45-50 or so on a 25 mph dead end street, with all kinds of little kids out playing in their front yards and riding bikes, trikes, skateboards, and whatnot in the street. There was just no reasoning with them. The only answer from the police was "we would have to see it", and then they would refuse to come and wait for them, even though it happened every day at the same time as they were coming home from work.
I understand your frustration. We put up with this for years. We (the whole neighborhood) tried everything from reason to threats to the police. Nothing worked for long. Some folks just don't get it, and nothing the rest of us can say or do will ever change that. We got lucky when they finally moved away; otherwise, we would probably still be dealing with it.
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That is spot-on Jeff. That is exactly what it is like. They do not live here and they do not care - to them it is just another street. I have tried to be nice and talk to them. I have spoken to the owners. As I said, i have even tried to step out in front of them to try and scare them - they just smile and use me as an extra test for their steering and suspension!!!
The Police have the same attitude as you say, and are not willing to sit and just hope that they will drive down to fast. They actually know about the problem, but say they can not spare the people and time.
Problem is that most actions will (both I and the other parents in the street believe) be met with retaliation.
I just wanted to vent my frustration and anger where someone would actually take the time to listen and support - sorry that it had to be you all
I like the media idea, I will investigate that further...