Woodbury Reminds Motorists About Driving Through Roundabouts

WOODBURY, MN — City officials in Woodbury want drivers to remember the key steps when navigating a roundabout.

"Roundabouts are constructed at intersections to reduce accidents that result in injuries and/or serious damage to vehicles," the city said. "They also ease congestion and decrease traffic delays."

When navigating a roundabout, follow these key steps:

1. Reduce your speed as you approach the roundabout. The recommended speed limit is posted on yellow signs. If you exceed the recommended speed limit and cause a crash, you could be cited.
2. Make sure you're in the appropriate lane as you enter the roundabout; do not change lanes inside the roundabout.
3. Just before entering the roundabout, be sure to watch for any pedestrians in the crosswalk.
4. Before entering the roundabout you MUST yield to all vehicles that are already in the roundabout.
5. When there is a safe gap in all lanes of crossing traffic, proceed into the intersection, keeping to the right of the center island.
6. Once you've safely entered the roundabout, you have the right of way. When you have reached your desired exit point, indicate your turn using your right turn signal and proceed out.

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