Navigating a Roundabout

Roundabouts are built to improve safety at intersections. Here’s what you should know before you drive, walk, or bicycle in the area.

Drivers

• Slow down when approaching a roundabout.
• Yield to vehicles already in the roundabout and merge into traffic when it’s safe.
• Yield to pedestrians and cyclists in the crosswalk when entering and exiting the roundabout. It’s the law!
• Continue through the roundabout until you reach your exit. Do not stop or pass other vehicles in the roundabout.
• Exit the roundabout immediately if an emergency vehicle approaches, and then pull over. Do not stop in the roundabout.

Large Trucks and Deliveries

• These roundabouts are designed to accommodate large equipment and trucks.
• Give large trucks and other vehicles extra space in a roundabout.
• Large trucks will be able to make all turns within the roundabout while utilizing the truck apron in the center of the roundabout if needed to accommodate longer loads.

Pedestrians/Cyclists

• Cross only at crosswalks, and always stay on the designated walkways.
• Never cross to the central island.
• Cross the roundabout one approach at a time. Use the median island as a halfway point where you can check for approaching traffic.