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Roundabouts - How roundabouts work

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Driving vehicles in a roundabout

• Slow down
• Watch for traffic signs
• Move into the correct lane for the direction you want to travel
• Yield to pedestrians and bicyclists as you enter and exit the roundabout
• Look to the left for traffic
• Enter when it is safe
• Keep your speed low within the roundabout
• Exit carefully to your destination

Driving bicycles in a roundabout 

• If you are riding on the shoulder or bike lane, merge into the traffic lane before the shoulder ends. 
• Signal your intent to move into traffic. 
• Once inside the roundabout, don't hug the curb. 
• Ride close to the middle of the lane to prevent cars from passing and cutting you off. 
• Watch for cars waiting to enter the roundabout, as they may not see you. 
• If you do not want to ride your bike in the roundabout, use the sidewalk and proceed as a pedestrian.

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Promotional/informational materials

• Brochure - "All about the Roundabout". This document provides usage and safety information
• Video - "All About Wisonsin Roundabouts"
  View the video "All About Wisconsin Roundabouts." (Playing time: 11 minutes 10 seconds)
  
  Transcript
  
  If you would like more information on this video contact Patrick Fleming at patrick.fleming@dot.state.wi.us.

Aerial view of the 6th Street roundabout intersection
in Milwaukee, WI.

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Last modified: April 8, 2008