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example to address perceived prob- lem areas, drivers may learn to take other roads to avoid them with the effect being that the issue of speeding is simply moved to a different area of the community. Some issues that community associ- ations should consider before install-

ing speed bumps or humps are: (1) whether they are permitted based on local ordinance and the association’s governing documents, (2) the cost involved, (3) whether their installation will affect the ability of emergency responders to do their jobs by hinder- ing or slowing the movement of ambu- lances and firetrucks, (4) the effect on school buses, garbage trucks, or snow plows, and (5) whether the installation of speed bumps or speed humps will generate complaints by owners relating to wear and tear on cars, perceived reduction in property value, and noise. Gates Community associations may decide to install gates to slow down drivers as they enter and leave the community and also to reduce outside drivers from cutting through the com- munity on their way to other destina- tions. Gates come in many varieties. Gates may be completely automatic, meaning they open for any car that approaches. This variety of gate has the effect of slowing down drivers as they enter and leave, but does not distinguish between owners and non-owners. Gates may be manned by a hired security guard who verifies that the driver is permitted to enter the community. Gates may also use a key fob or similar system, where only those who are affiliated with the community association can cause the gate to open. This variety of gate has the effect of limiting access to non-owners without the need to hire a security guard. A common concern with gates is that they can be very costly to install and repair.

resulting revving of car engines may have the effect of increasing noise in the community. Further, where speed bumps or humps are only placed on certain roads in a community, for

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