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Old 01-23-2018, 09:30 AM
Lindaketchup Lindaketchup is offline
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I do not want to argue, so this is my last post on this particular subjet.

From the Florida Driver Handbook, section 5.17:

"Roundabouts are circular intersections with no traffic signal which improve traffic flow and reduce traffic crashes. Roundabouts slow vehicle speed, give drivers more time to judge and react to other vehicles or pedestrians. Drivers entering the roundabout must yield to traffic already in the circle and are directed in one-way, counterclockwise direction. For multi-lane roundabouts, stay in the left lane to turn left and the right lane to turn right, and all lanes to go through, unless otherwise directed by signs or pavement markings. Stay in your lane within the roundabout and use your right turn signal to indicate your intention to exit. Prior to entering or exiting the roundabout, drivers must yield to pedestrians in the crosswalks. Bicyclists may take the lane in the roundabout, or use the sidewalk." (red added to text for emphasis)

Part of the problem is that the roundabouts throughout the Villages are not consistent which leads to a lot of confusion. Some of the rondouabouts force the inside lane to the outside lane at the 2nd exit for the north/south direction with yellow striping, while others have 2 lanes the entire way around. Some have single lane exits. This does not change the fact that government entities have published instructions NOT to change lanes in roundabouts.

Last edited by Lindaketchup; 01-23-2018 at 09:35 AM. Reason: add comment