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Originally Posted by Flatlander
Polar Bear is correct in that it is unlawful to change lanes in a roundabout. Typo on my part, now corrected. As for entering the roundabout in the outside lane, the same rules apply as if you were entering a multi-lane highway. You may enter in the lane closest to the curb or outside of the highway if it is unoccupied, even if the other lanes are occupied. To say otherwise negates the value of multi-lane roads.
If everyone followed the codified laws, instead of what they think is or should be OK then there would be fewer accidents.
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No, sorry, still disagree. They are NOT the same thing.
From the Florida DMV handbook, page 42:
TWO-WAY STREET ONTO A TWO-WAY STREET Begin the turn with your left wheels as close as possible to the yellow dividing line. Enter the road to the right of its center line.
If the road onto which you are turning is a four-lane road, you may enter it in the right lane if the right lane is free of traffic.
So yes, you can turn into the nearest lane if free on a multilane road. However, same handbook, next page dealing with RBs:
Approaching the roundabout
: • Slow down before entering the roundabout. • For multi-lane roundabouts, observe roadside signs and pavement markings to direct you into the correct lane. •
Look to your left as you drive towards the entrance, yield to traffic already in the roundabout, bicyclists, and pedestrians in the crosswalk • Enter when there is a gap in traffic and merge with the other flow of vehicles. • NEVER make a left turn to enter a roundabout.
YIELD to traffic already in the RB,
NOT just traffic in the lane you wish to enter
But I agree with your post, #25, where YOU stated:
Lots of people are involved in traffic accidents who did what they thought should be correct, only to find out in court that they weren't. You could be one of those if you choose to make up your own interpretation of what’s acceptable instead of following the established laws.
