SaddleBrooke Patrol Complaint by Food Delivery Driver

SUBMITTED TO SBINSIDER| September 28th, 2025    From: Benjamin HartEmail: syncreasoning@gmail.comStory:Earlier this year, while making a food delivery, I was physically stopped inside SaddleBrooke Two by a member of the citizen patrol. During the stop, my driver’s license was taken back to their patrol vehicle and I was issued what appeared to be a formal traffic citation with a fine.After carefully checking the law and available guidance, I found that homeowners associations can only issue citations or fines through civil means. They do not have legal authority to conduct physical traffic stops. Only sworn law enforcement officers are empowered to pull drivers over.I also see no legal basis for stopping non-residents who are simply entering or passing through on lawful business.This raises important questions for all residents and visitors:Should HOA patrols be physically pulling drivers over?Is this consistent with how HOAs are legally allowed to operate?What risks does this create for the community if patrol members detain visitors or service providers without proper authority?My concern is not only personal but community-wide. If patrols are physically stopping vehicles and issuing tickets outside their legal authority, it may expose SaddleBrooke and its residents to serious legal and financial consequences.I [...]