Originally Posted by BubblesandPat (Post 2441910)

I've seen people go at least 70.

Originally Posted by talonip (Post 2441866)

I live in St John. When approaching the okahumka RB from the north and taking the third exit to the Okuhumka gate, cars approaching the RB from the south are traveling at high speeds exceeding 50.

Who has the right of way sir?
Is the approaching and speeding vehicle or the vehicle in the RB? I have had to stop for these jerks playing chicken. In the last month there have been two accidents at the exit from this RB. So I care about speeding traffic approaching the RBS.

Originally Posted by jimkerr (Post 2441858)

People actually worry about roundabout speed limits? Just move and get outta there! Don’t overthink it.

Originally Posted by sowilts (Post 2441912)

My Vehicle reads the warning signs and start to slow down. Once the white speed limit is in view slows down to posted speed limit. Excellent feature for School zones.

Originally Posted by Gil Chapin (Post 2441781)

Perhaps this has been covered (probably many times), but I didn't find it.

As one approaches most traffic circles, there is usually a traffic sign with a yellow diamond containing a traffic circle indicator above a typical speed limit sign, indicating a speed limit of 20 miles per hour.

It seems that most people loosely interpret those signs to mean the speed limit within the traffic circle is 20 mph.

Another interpretation might be that the speed limit sign is indeed a "normal" speed limit sign. By normal, I mean that it indicates the start of a new speed limit. In this case, the speed limit changes at the sign from 35 mph to 20 mph. That means that once the sign is passed the speed limit is immediately 20 mph, not only within the traffic circle, but also on the approach to the traffic circle at any point past the sign. That further implies that one must be doing no more than 20 mph when the speed limit sign is passed until another speed limit sign changes the speed limit again.

My observations suggest that no one, except me, has ever considered the latter interpretation, and many drivers barely make it into the 20s as they enter the traffic circle, with others never slowing down at all.

I realize this is a question for law enforcement, but I'm curious whether anyone else has wondered about this.

Gil Chapin

Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2441914)

What is your “NOT an opinion” of the situation we have where the speed limit sign is black and white?

Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2441851)

I like the ones that stop before entering roundabout with NO traffic in sight looking to left. These are probably same ones that don’t stop at stop signs or pull put into intersection before they stop. Way roundabout efficient driver only has to yield to all traffic coming around roundabout not stop then look, should have been looking before you get there. Then there ones that stay in right lane going to 3rd exit total idiots looking to get hit or cause accident.

Originally Posted by Gil Chapin (Post 2441781)

Perhaps this has been covered (probably many times), but I didn't find it.

As one approaches most traffic circles, there is usually a traffic sign with a yellow diamond containing a traffic circle indicator above a typical speed limit sign, indicating a speed limit of 20 miles per hour.

It seems that most people loosely interpret those signs to mean the speed limit within the traffic circle is 20 mph.

Another interpretation might be that the speed limit sign is indeed a "normal" speed limit sign. By normal, I mean that it indicates the start of a new speed limit. In this case, the speed limit changes at the sign from 35 mph to 20 mph. That means that once the sign is passed the speed limit is immediately 20 mph, not only within the traffic circle, but also on the approach to the traffic circle at any point past the sign. That further implies that one must be doing no more than 20 mph when the speed limit sign is passed until another speed limit sign changes the speed limit again.

My observations suggest that no one, except me, has ever considered the latter interpretation, and many drivers barely make it into the 20s as they enter the traffic circle, with others never slowing down at all.

I realize this is a question for law enforcement, but I'm curious whether anyone else has wondered about this.

Gil Chapin

Originally Posted by Jalane (Post 2442003)

One of our car's features is that it recognizes speed limit signs and automatically adjusts the car's speed. It automatically slows to 20 when it passes that sign and increases when it passes the speed limit sign after exiting the RB.

Originally Posted by MicRoDrafting (Post 2441876)

RESPECTFULLY
I disagree with slowing
down to 20 mph at the sign.

the MUTCD, FDOT and IMSA classify this Yellow Background w Black Lettering Diamond shaped type of SIGN as “Advisory”, aka: a Warning to Traffic Conditions the motorist is Approaching, and …

… the Fact that there is a diagram of a Roundabout above the [advised] speed limit provides the reason for this posted sign.

this is NOT an opinion:
Presently Employed as

Transportation Engineering Technician Class II
City of Ocala Engineer’s Office
w “IMSA Traffic and Signage” Certification

Originally Posted by CarlR33 (Post 2441782)

Per Ai below. Having said that have you ever wondered why there is always that semi truck that overturns on a curve with a suggested yellow speed sign all around the curve?
“A yellow speed limit sign indicates an advisory speed, meaning it's a suggested safe speed for a specific condition, not a legally enforceable speed limit. These signs are typically used to warn drivers of hazards like curves, construction zones, or areas with reduced visibility. While not a legal requirement, exceeding the advisory speed and causing an accident could lead to liability for the driver.”

Originally Posted by MandoMan (Post 2442038)

I usually take roundabouts at 20 mph, as I understand that to be the speed limit. I don’t recall seeing anyone take them faster. I stay strictly in the marked lane for where I want to go. Some people try to straighten out the curve by cutting into other lanes. That’s lazy, and it’s a bad idea. I would way that it would be unsafe to take those curves faster than 20 mph, assuming people stay in their lanes.

Originally Posted by Jalane (Post 2442001)

I think people stay in the right lane (instead of using the left lane when entering a RB and planning to exit at the 3rd exit) because people complain when a car crosses in front of them from them to exit at the 3rd exit.

Originally Posted by thevillages2013 (Post 2441823)

If you drive the traffic circles at 10 mph then you are part of the problem not part of the solution. I try to get in and out of a roundabout as quickly as possible driving as close to 20 mph as possible. Also , all the turn signals being used improperly in the traffic circles is overwhelming. If you are in the proper lane for your exit there is no need for the use of blinkers. If you trust someone’s turn signal in a roundabout you’re rolling the dice!

Originally Posted by annecobb (Post 2441944)

But more importantly, there are folks with cars that have added exhaust sound enhancers, exhaust sound roarers, exhaust sound speakers for the individual that wants to sound like they are at NASCAR. I don't understand why we need mufflers with all these accessories of noise. It is disenchanting that this goes unchallenged because I have noticed several cars just cruising with these accessories. Florida mufflers are suppose to be around 68 decibels but this exceeds this as well. And I would imagine no one is interested in enforcing this.