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fdpaq0580 01-01-2023 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Babubhat (Post 2172029)
The law is irrelevant without enforcement. Slap on wrist for driving without a license. It’s pointless to discuss

Yeah! Post cops at every exit to shoot any law breakers. Now, that is enforcement!
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fishon 01-02-2023 05:51 AM

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me4vt 01-02-2023 06:16 AM

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rsmurano 01-02-2023 06:25 AM

No wonder why people have so many problems diving in the roundabouts, they can’t describe the correct way to navigate them. Here are a couple statements that make no sense:
1) In theory, you never have to cross the "outside lane" to exit a Roundabout.
2) stay in the inside lane to turn left.

What? If you are inside lane lane to make the 3rd exit, you will have to cross over the outside lane to exit or you will always be going in a circle.
There is no left hand turn in a roundabout, only right hand turns to exit. Going around the roundabout is not turning left, if you turn left in a roundabout you will turn into the center where all the shrubs and trees are.
Using your turn signals doesn’t make a mistake into a right (no pun intended). For example, entering the roundabout into the inside lane and making the 1st right with your turn signal on doesn’t make it right.
I see these errors occur everyday.

mikempp 01-02-2023 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2172057)
I never understood why the state doesn't require a proof of insurance sticker or decal on the car showing the insurance expiration date. A large percentage of drivers have no insurance, and you won't know it until they have an accident. Some drivers will buy insurance and register a car for 2 years, but cancel the insurance after the first month.

Oh great, like we need more laws? They do enforce the laws, we don’t need more laws, isn’t that why you moved from New York?

Freehiker 01-02-2023 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Papa_lecki (Post 2172034)
Hey Kids look, Big Ben…. Parliament

Haha. I love that movie.

Warren 01-02-2023 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Bikehike (Post 2172027)
Are you allowed to go around the circle twice?

You can go around the circle as many times as you want. I don't know the law. I have one rule when i approach the traffic circle: Approach it with caution. If the other person wants, or takes, the right of way, then give it to them! Always keep your eye on the cars around you, keep distance between you and them and ASSUME they DO NOT know the law or even that you are there.

WhirledTraveler 01-02-2023 07:03 AM

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Arctic Fox 01-02-2023 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Bikehike (Post 2172027)
Are you allowed to go around the circle twice?

The diagram does not show that option (presumably because it is an unlikely scenario) but as long as you are in the inside lane and not signaling to take the next exit you can stay there as long as you like.

Nanettek3 01-02-2023 07:15 AM

Always approach the round about with caution. Some like the one at Savannah Center/El Camino/ GlenView is in the top 3 for accidents. Be safe, learn the rules, be cautious, you never know what someone else might do..,

mkjelenbaas 01-02-2023 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by lpkruege1 (Post 2172023)
It's funny how many posts there are about the roundabouts, and how few of the people actually know the law. You may have an opinion but knowing the law may save you from having an accident or getting a ticket. Look at section 5.17 of the Florida Drivers handbook.
Florida Driver Handbook | Roundabouts

Curious - how do you know “how few” people know…..? Do you have a crystal ball!

defrey12 01-02-2023 07:34 AM

If you can’t figure that out you need to go turn in your driver’s license!

defrey12 01-02-2023 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Bikehike (Post 2172027)
Are you allowed to go around the circle twice?

If you can’t figure that out you need to go turn in your driver’s license!

Marathon Man 01-02-2023 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by rsmurano (Post 2172192)
No wonder why people have so many problems diving in the roundabouts, they can’t describe the correct way to navigate them. Here are a couple statements that make no sense:
1) In theory, you never have to cross the "outside lane" to exit a Roundabout.
2) stay in the inside lane to turn left.

What? If you are inside lane lane to make the 3rd exit, you will have to cross over the outside lane to exit or you will always be going in a circle.
There is no left hand turn in a roundabout, only right hand turns to exit. Going around the roundabout is not turning left, if you turn left in a roundabout you will turn into the center where all the shrubs and trees are.
Using your turn signals doesn’t make a mistake into a right (no pun intended). For example, entering the roundabout into the inside lane and making the 1st right with your turn signal on doesn’t make it right.
I see these errors occur everyday.

You are misunderstanding the tern "turn left" as it applies to roundabouts. "Turn left" means "take the third exit". You are making a left at the intersection.

JGibson 01-02-2023 07:47 AM

The solution to this is roundabouts have only one lane. Easy Peasy!

Two lane roundabouts is the crux of the problem.


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