Drivers ignoring stop signs endanger residents
Recently reports have surfaced of drivers ignoring and rolling through stop signs throughout the neighborhood, especially at the four-way stop of Teel Way and Tanager Lane.
In November, one Eagle Nest resident wrote to the Board stating that her high school children were almost hit by a car ignoring a school bus stop arm and the stop signs at the intersection. It's not clear whether the motorist involved was an Eagle Nest resident, but stop sign noncompliance -- especially among teenagers -- has been a longtime Eagle Nest issue. For years residents living near our various intersections have witnessed countless instances of such irresponsible driving and near accidents.
It's worth noting that under Indiana law, disregarding a school bus stop sign is consider reckless driving (a class B misdemeanor) and is punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a maximum fine of $1,000.
Suffice so say, Eagle Nest residents are reminded that all vehicles must come to a complete stop for such signage, even if the roadway appears "all clear." If you see a vehicle ignore a stop sign, get the license plate number and description of the vehicle and forward it to the ENPOA Board for followup (click here for a list of members). Further, any aggressive or suspicious drivers should be reported to police immediately at 911 (emergency) or (317) 327-3811 (non-emergency).
The last thing we want is to see someone get injured in our neighborhood, especially one of our residents.
Thank you for your cooperation and help.
-- Submitted by Scott Thien
In November, one Eagle Nest resident wrote to the Board stating that her high school children were almost hit by a car ignoring a school bus stop arm and the stop signs at the intersection. It's not clear whether the motorist involved was an Eagle Nest resident, but stop sign noncompliance -- especially among teenagers -- has been a longtime Eagle Nest issue. For years residents living near our various intersections have witnessed countless instances of such irresponsible driving and near accidents.
It's worth noting that under Indiana law, disregarding a school bus stop sign is consider reckless driving (a class B misdemeanor) and is punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a maximum fine of $1,000.
Suffice so say, Eagle Nest residents are reminded that all vehicles must come to a complete stop for such signage, even if the roadway appears "all clear." If you see a vehicle ignore a stop sign, get the license plate number and description of the vehicle and forward it to the ENPOA Board for followup (click here for a list of members). Further, any aggressive or suspicious drivers should be reported to police immediately at 911 (emergency) or (317) 327-3811 (non-emergency).
The last thing we want is to see someone get injured in our neighborhood, especially one of our residents.
Thank you for your cooperation and help.
-- Submitted by Scott Thien
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