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COPs urge motorists:
Steer clear of these bad driving habits

Submitted by Susanne White, COPS volunteer

Any of the following illegal or dangerous dangerous, but most of us still think IN THE EVENT OF
actions, often seen by Sun City COPs on we can “handle” two or three drinks INCLEMENT WEATHER
patrol, could get you a ticket from the and drive competently. Both response go to www.sctexas.org or
Georgetown Police. However, there is time and judgment are impaired at our facebook page, www.
a more important reason to avoid such blood alcohol levels well below the le- facebook.com/SunCity
behavior: it could cause an accident or gal limit. TexasCommunityAssociation
harm other people. What type of actions for up-to-the-minute informa-
are we talking about? To name a few: • Lane incursions. These take place two tion on CA facility closures or
different ways: delayed openings.
• Running stop signs or making rolling
stops. You’re not alone out there on the 1. Swinging wide into the far lane of Early Voting for March 1
road, and risk running into another a two lane street (this occurs with Primary Election
car, cart or person. both left and right turns).
Voters may cast their ballots at
• Speeding. Consider setting your cruise 2. Changing lanes without signaling any polling place; in Sun City, early
control. “Use the cruise!” your intent. voting will be offered in the Cowan
Creek Jarrell/Walburg Rooms.
• Failing to stop for pedestrians at Both of these could result in a traffic Early Voting
crosswalks. It’s more than common citation from a Georgetown officer. • Tuesday, February 16 through
courtesy to let someone cross a busy
street - it’s the law. (Texas Transporta- • Letting minors operate golf carts. Saturday, February 20:
tion Code Section 552.003) Pedestri- Even if it’s just around the neighbor- 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., CCJ/W
ans: Make eye contact if possible. Try hood, this could lead to litigation. • Sunday, February 21:
to determine if the approaching driver noon-6 p.m., CCJ/W
realizes you intend to cross; even then, • Bicycle riding without obeying the • Monday, February 22 through
use extra caution. rules of the road. Bike riders have the Friday, February 26:
right to use public roadways but must 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., CCJ/W
• Driving under the influence (DUI). We comply with motor vehicle regulations, Election Day
all know drunk driving is illegal and including full stops at stop signs. Ad- • Tuesday, March 1:
ditionally, bicyclists may not ride more 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., SCB and
than two abreast. CCF

COPs needs you to volunteer! Give us two hours twice a month. You use. Your bill and water meter are tools
can drive (new cars) alone or with a partner, or run the office (at your that can help you discover leaks.
home). We’ll train and outfit you. Call 512-966-1362, Monday–Friday Consider calling a professional service
from 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. to evaluate your irrigation system, to set
an appropriate watering schedule and
Water Matters identify problem areas or overwatered
zones (i.e. between houses).
Submitted by Carlton M. Mathis, Sun City Texas Water Management Adjust sprinklers so only your lawn is
watered and not the house, driveway or
The forecast for a precipitation, I may be able to hold off street.
wetter, milder winter even longer. If you feel you must water, Help your neighbors by keeping an eye out
seems to be holding remember that the city allows you to for broken heads, lines or overwatering.
true – hopefully all water up to three days per week based on
irrigation systems your address, although the Water Matters ONLINE: SCTEXAS.ORG
are turned off. With team recommends a two day per week
the exception of the schedule.
new turf installation along Del Webb
Boulevard, I have had the Common Area The city’s Aqua Alert and GUARD
system off since the end of October and programs are useful tools for monitoring
I do not expect to resume watering until water consumption. Consider enrolling
March at the earliest. If the weather in these free services to help maximize
continues to bring us an abundance of water conservation.

Monitor your water bill for unusually high

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