Property & Safety / Security, Crime Reporting & Traffic
Yes—traffic enforcement happens inside Century Village
UCO has documented PBSO traffic enforcement within Century Village and includes a traffic regulations sign in its official resources. Residents should obey posted signs and expect that violations may lead to law enforcement action.
Florida Statutes §316.006 provides a process for counties to exercise traffic control jurisdiction over private roads through written agreements with their owners or controllers. The private character of a road does not by itself settle enforcement jurisdiction. Ask UCO and PBSO about the current coverage if there is a question about a particular roadway; this page does not reproduce or verify the Village’s operative traffic-control agreement.
Three roles that should not be confused
| Who | Role | What residents should understand |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) | Law enforcement, emergency response, and traffic enforcement within applicable jurisdiction. | A deputy’s traffic citation is handled through the legal system. An association board cannot cancel it. |
| UCO / responsible road controller | Coordinate community road concerns, maintenance requests, and traffic safety improvements. | Request review of signs, markings, visibility, and recurring trouble spots through the responsible entity. |
| Association board and manager | Communicate safety expectations and manage association-controlled areas under valid authority. | Association rule enforcement and towing are separate from a law enforcement traffic citation. |
Gate staff and private security have duties under their service arrangements. Do not assume they have the same citation or policing authority as a sworn deputy.
Safe travel in a community of older adults
For drivers
- Make a complete stop at stop signs; check for people before turning or moving forward.
- Approach crossings, bus stops, parking exits, and curves slowly. Allow extra crossing time.
- Check carefully before backing out. Walkers, wheelchairs, and bicycles may be difficult to see.
- Keep attention on the road. Avoid distractions and leave space around bicycles.
- Keep emergency access clear and follow posted traffic directions.
For walkers and riders
- Use designated walking areas and crossings where available. Check that approaching drivers have seen you.
- Be visible, particularly at dusk and after dark.
- On shared paths, cyclists and e-bike riders should slow well before reaching walkers, announce a pass, and allow generous space.
- Ride at a speed that allows a safe stop around a person using a cane, walker, or mobility aid.
- Follow applicable signs and rules; a shared path should never become a fast shortcut.
Give neighbors time, space, and patience. These practical safety habits complement the traffic laws applicable to the location and vehicle.
Report the right concern to the right place
| Situation | Contact |
|---|---|
| Injury, immediate danger, or a suspected impaired driver creating an urgent threat | Call 911. Give the exact location and follow dispatcher instructions. |
| A non-emergency law enforcement concern | PBSO non-emergency: 561-688-3000, as listed on its Communications and District 1 pages. |
| Recurring speeding or aggressive driving | Use the PBSO forms page for its neighborhood speeding and aggressive driving reporting options. Online forms are not emergency dispatch. |
| Damaged signs, poor visibility, road conditions, or a requested traffic safety review | Contact UCO: 561-683-9189 or admin@unitedcivic.org. Also notify the association manager when the issue involves association property. |
Make the report useful
Provide the street, nearest intersection or building, date, time, direction of travel, and a factual description. For repeated problems, record the days and times when they occur. Include a vehicle description or plate only if safely observed. Explain whether pedestrians, cyclists, bus passengers, or emergency access are affected.
Do not chase a vehicle, confront its driver, or step into traffic to gather evidence. Describe an estimated speed as an estimate. Keep any safely obtained evidence for the responding agency rather than posting accusations online.
What an association board can do
- Identify the responsible entity. Determine whether the concern involves association parking, a community road, or another entity’s property.
- Document a pattern. Gather specific observations and concerns rather than relying on a general claim that “everyone speeds.”
- Coordinate a review. Ask UCO and, when appropriate, PBSO about enforcement and engineering options.
- Improve communication. Add driving, guest parking, and shared-path reminders to welcome materials and resident notices.
- Follow up. Track the request, any approved improvement, and whether the concern continues.
If an association uses its own rules, fines, or towing, confirm its authority and follow the relevant procedures. Do not create a private “traffic ticket” that appears to be a government citation.
Common questions
Does living behind a gate protect me from a ticket?
No. UCO has reported actual PBSO enforcement inside the Village. Follow posted directions and applicable traffic laws.
Can the board tell PBSO to cancel my citation?
A board cannot dispose of a law enforcement citation. Read the instructions and deadlines on the citation and use the official process to respond or contest it.
Will submitting a speeding complaint guarantee a patrol?
A report gives PBSO information to assess. It does not guarantee a particular response, patrol schedule, or citation.
Is the 1994 Roadway Agreement the same as a police enforcement agreement?
Do not assume so. An agreement addressing ownership and maintenance serves a different purpose from a traffic-control jurisdiction agreement. Obtain the relevant document when researching enforcement authority.
Official resources & related reading
- PBSO — speeding and aggressive driving reporting options
- PBSO Communications — emergency and non-emergency contacts
- UCO Forms & Resources — CV Traffic Regulations Sign
- UCO July 29, 2024 operations report — historical enforcement example
- Florida Statutes §316.006 — traffic control jurisdiction
Century Village roads · Roadway agreement · Associations & towing · Crime & Century Village
Reviewed October 17, 2026. Educational information for Century Village, West Palm Beach. Road-specific jurisdiction, posted limits, reporting options, and agreements should be confirmed with the responsible agencies. Historical reports do not establish a current patrol schedule.
Track a traffic concern without creating a private citation
Record specific locations, dates, times, observed conduct, responsible road controller, agency contacted, reference number, and follow-up. Distinguish direct observation from a speed estimate or secondhand report.
- Use emergency dispatch for an immediate threat.
- Keep safely obtained evidence for the appropriate agency.
- Seek approval and qualified review before changing signs, markings, or road features.
- Review whether the reported pattern continues after an intervention.
A government traffic citation, association rule violation, towing decision, and gate procedure have different authority and review routes. Avoid promising a patrol, citation cancellation, or enforcement outcome.
Connected resources
Authority matters: Florida law, governing documents, UCO procedures, and contractual duties serve different purposes. The added registers and workflows are Board Synergy recommended practices, not official forms or new association rules.