A roundabout is a central island in the middle of an intersection, where all vehicles must travel to the left of the island. Roundabouts can be small, large, single-laned or multi-laned. The number of roads that come into a roundabout can range from 3 to 5 or even more.
When you come up to a roundabout with only one lane in each direction:
Most roundabouts with more than one lane in each direction are marked with lanes and arrows, which help you enter and leave the roundabout. The lane markings and arrows tell you which lane to use.
Not all roundabouts are marked the same way, so take extra care – especially at the exits. If you need to cross from one lane to another near an exit, give way to any vehicles in the lane that you want to enter.
When coming up to a multi-laned roundabout:
If you're turning left at the first exit of a roundabout:
If you're travelling more than halfway around a roundabout:
If you're going straight through a roundabout:
Look out for cyclists who may find it difficult to maintain a turn signal on a roundabout and are exempt from this requirement.
ImportantAt roundabouts, look out for vehicles that:
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These are some of the signs you may see at a roundabout.
This sign tells you to keep to the left of the traffic island as you come up to the roundabout.
These signs tell you that you must apply the roundabout give way rules.
This picture shows you where you can expect to see these signs at a roundabout.
This picture shows you where you can expect to see these signs at a roundabout.