Roundabouts (Traffic Circles)

Roundabouts or traffic circles are a safer and more efficient traffic flow option. Traffic moves counterclockwise. Look at the signs above you as you get to the roundabout. This will tell you what lane you need to be in.

Generally, the left lane is marked for turning left. Travel in the right lane to take the next right turn and the middle lane to go straight.

As you reach the roundabout follow the steps below:

• Slow down

• Yield to pedestrians and bicycles

• Yield to traffic on your left that is already in the roundabout

• Yield to semitrucks

• Enter the roundabout when there is a safe gap in traffic

• Keep your speed low and stay in your lane

• As you reach your exit, turn on your right turn signal and exit If there is no traffic in the roundabout, you do not need to wait to enter.

Do not switch lanes while you are in the roundabout. When emergency vehicles, with their sirens on, enter a roundabout you need to yield to them.

If you have not entered the roundabout, pull over and allow emergency vehicles to pass. If you are already in the roundabout, safely exit at the next right, then pull over. Avoid stopping in the roundabout.