[downeaster]

A friend who I will call "X" was pulled over by a deputy after exiting the roundabout at Buena Vista and El Camino Real. X was traveling south on Buena Vista in the right lane and entered the roundabout in that lane and continued in that lane for 270 degrees exiting onto El Camino Real. The deputy told X that was a violation of the rules of negotiating a roundabout. A verbal warning was given.

Now here is where it gets scary. X admits to having the brochure on roundabout driving and even understanding it. However, X says it is a "stupid" rule and will continue to drive in the right lane regardless of the exit point.

Not only must we deal with those who are ignorant of the rules but we must also deal with all of those who think the rules are stupid and may be ignored.

X will have a fender bender some day. Fortunately, two vehicles travelling in the same direction at a speed of less than 20 MPH will probably cause no personal injuries. However it will be a moving violation and points will be assessed, fines will be levied, and insurance premiums will go up or a policy may be cancelled.