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Byte1 11-16-2023 06:34 AM

I asked a traffic COP about these roundabouts and he told me that it is simple. If you are in the outside lane and someone cuts in front of you and you hit him/her or they hit you, they are in the wrong. They MUST yield to the vehicle that is in the outside lane, period. They may make a turn from the center lane but MUST yield to the outside lane regardless of where the other vehicle entered the circle. I was told that it is simple, basic traffic rules. The signs are showing that the inside lane vehicle may/MAY exit from the inside lane, BUT they still must follow common rules of right of way. Just like the yield signs when entering the circle, where you must yield to any vehicle already traveling within the circle. Personally, I attempt to yield to ANYONE attempting to make a turn in the circle, regardless of which lane they are traveling. That way, I protect my vehicle and it's passengers from oblivious Villages drivers. My pet peeve is those that stop at gates to allow golf carts to cross in front of the entrance. It is especially hazardous when there is a light and vehicles are stopped and backed up with a green light, either turning or going straight.
But, back to the subject, if you cross in front of someone encroaching on their lane, be ready to cause an accident. Regardless of belief that you are right, you still caused the accident.

Flyers999 11-16-2023 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 2274660)
Yesterday, there was a woman at a dead stop in the RAB. My husband had to jam on the breaks not to rear end that car. Oh well, such is life in the RABs.

Were they in the circle or approaching the circle at the yield sign? One is allowed to stop at a yield sign.

VApeople 11-21-2023 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Byte1 (Post 2275046)
I asked a traffic COP about these roundabouts and he told me that it is simple. If you are in the outside lane and someone cuts in front of you and you hit him/her or they hit you, they are in the wrong. They MUST yield to the vehicle that is in the outside lane, period. They may make a turn from the center lane but MUST yield to the outside lane regardless of where the other vehicle entered the circle.

That is very interesting.

Of course, I do not follow that rule. When I am going 3/4 way around a roundabout, I drive in the inside lane and I believe I have the right-of-way to cut across the outside lane when I exit.

If a car in the outside lane tries to cut in front of me, I honk at them and keep honking until I am totally out of the roundabout. If I even suspect a driver in the outside lane might cut in front of me, I honk at them.

djlnc 11-21-2023 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Byte1 (Post 2275046)
I asked a traffic COP about these roundabouts and he told me that it is simple. If you are in the outside lane and someone cuts in front of you and you hit him/her or they hit you, they are in the wrong.

I would love to see something official/in writing about this. This would require the driver in the inside lane to stop until all outside lane traffic has passed.

Bogie Shooter 11-22-2023 09:24 AM

And away we go……….again.:popcorn:

jimbomaybe 11-22-2023 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by djlnc (Post 2276424)
I would love to see something official/in writing about this. This would require the driver in the inside lane to stop until all outside lane traffic has passed.

Not so, it means that you would need to go all the way around the RAB for another try at the exit if you could not change lanes safely

djlnc 11-22-2023 12:41 PM

You're not "changing lanes", you're taking the exit lane.
"Did he ever return, no he never returned, and his fate is still unlearned. He may ride forever..." Kingston Trio.

jimbomaybe 11-22-2023 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by djlnc (Post 2276564)
You're not "changing lanes", you're taking the exit lane.
"Did he ever return, no he never returned, and his fate is still unlearned. He may ride forever..." Kingston Trio.

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VApeople 11-22-2023 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbomaybe (Post 2276530)
it means that you would need to go all the way around the RAB for another try at the exit if you could not change lanes safely

Do you know of anyone who has ever done that?

JoMar 11-22-2023 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by djlnc (Post 2276424)
I would love to see something official/in writing about this. This would require the driver in the inside lane to stop until all outside lane traffic has passed.

Follow the lane markings, it's not that hard. The outside lane turns right or goes straight. The inside lane goes straight or turns left. You can change lanes at the dotted lines only. I have also talked to the police and they don't understand it either...it's not that hard.

Bilyclub 11-22-2023 08:05 PM

If it wasn't a local cop that dealt with TV roundabouts it don't mean squat. Those green signs are not suggestions.

Two Bills 11-23-2023 04:00 AM

Taking my neighbors dog to the vet this morning.

Byte1 11-23-2023 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by jimjamuser (Post 2274173)
Personally, I like that system better than what happens (confusion) in the central and northern Villages. I have often maintained that the road should merge into ONE lane BEFORE entering the ONELANE roundabout. Some people say that that would slow things to a crawl. I say that as long as there is vehicle movement (not stopping) then the roundabout is BETTER than a RED light. And we would have less accidents with my proposal. AND since we are most all retired we should be able to mentally handle a slow and safe roundabout EXPERIENCE. People know HOW to MERGE, but a 2-lane roundabout is FOREIGN AND AWKWARD to new arrivals.

I think that this is the first time I have ever agreed with you. :thumbup:

Byte1 11-23-2023 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Bilyclub (Post 2276655)
If it wasn't a local cop that dealt with TV roundabouts it don't mean squat. Those green signs are not suggestions.

Those green signs are suggestions or examples. You must/MUST always yield to the vehicle moving straight before turning into that vehicle's path. If you don't believe me, then when you cause an accident, let me know what the judge says. There is NO sign that says that the outside lane must turn right at the first available exit. There is no sign that says that the inside lane must turn right at the second or third exit.
Of course, the first post (OP) is not the norm for a round about and should be handled differently.

Byte1 11-23-2023 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by VApeople (Post 2276380)
That is very interesting.

Of course, I do not follow that rule. When I am going 3/4 way around a roundabout, I drive in the inside lane and I believe I have the right-of-way to cut across the outside lane when I exit.

If a car in the outside lane tries to cut in front of me, I honk at them and keep honking until I am totally out of the roundabout. If I even suspect a driver in the outside lane might cut in front of me, I honk at them.

So you feel that if a vehicle enters the circle at the next one to the one you entered and is intent on going to the second exit to the one he/she entered, that you can cut in front of him/her to exit? According to the "signs" the person on the outside lane may exit on the next two exits. You may exit on the next two or three exits, but who knows when you originally entered the circle?


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