Danger on Government Beach Road (HWY 137)

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Originally posted by cwaters: ATV's are for off road use. The police come down when called because ATV's are not supposed to be used on this road. I have had an ATV hit me head on coming over a hill on this road. It was not a child thank goodness, but an older large man.

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This is an issue in all rural areas with unpaved roads. You are likely correct that ATV use on the road is unlawful. However, I can assure you that most cops consider police calls in reference to the matter nuisance calls and cronic callers develop a reputation. I wouldn't make a habit of calling on them unless there are aggravating circumstances. It is such an issue that Florida recently passed a law (316.2123) allowing ATVs on unpaved roads posted for under 35 mph. I realize that's FL. and this is Hi., but I'm just showing that this is a common issue and not considered much of a concern by the average cop. Just curious, but would it have been better if it was a Ford F-350 that almost hit you head on coming over the hill?

It seems that more frequent grading would make life easier for the residents. I was always happy to get our road graded and I'm sure I would want regular grading were I living on that road. However, I wouldn't have cared to walk very far on it due to mud or dust and perpetually speeding vehicles.

I also looked longingly at the Government Road area but shied away from it as I'm no spring chicken and emergency services will be a concern at some point. I'm thinking that at some point I'll want to live in town, but not yet.

I'm not anti-progress but I always hate seeing urban folk moving into the country and then try to make the country more urban. As an example, I like our dark sky here. In the past few years urbanites have moved into the area and the first thing they do is put up bright outside lights that stay on all night. Now it's never dark outside. I unscrew the one across the street when they are away

Pua`a
S. FL
Big Islander to be.