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Old 02-15-2016, 01:49 PM
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Default Right of Way in Roundabout

I know, another rotary question. This is Stillwater and Canal. Imagine one driver coming east from Buena Vista and wanting to go 270 degrees to enter LSL. That driver correctly places himself on the inner lane. A second driver is on Canal going north also intending to go to LSL and this is 180 thru the circle and is in the outside lane along side the driver who entered from Stillwater. Suddenly these drivers, both of whom are where they belong and neither overtaking the other have a road marking appear forcing a merge. There does not seem to be any need for this removal of a driving lane and it can not be seen until it is upon you. The signage on Stillwater is the typical notice for a 270 driver to take the inside lane, stay in it until leaving the rotary. I am aware of at least one accident where both drivers felt they had the right of way and the police given the situation were unable to assess fault. On the overhead photo LSL is at the top. On the street level shot the car has decided to straddle the merger.
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