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Driving in Round-Abouts

Updated: Jun 25

Stay “in the loop” about roundabouts!

Here’s how to safely navigate a roundabout in Pennsylvania:


✅ Know Before You Go

  • Slow Down as you approach. Roundabouts are designed for lower speeds—typically 15–25 mph.

  • Yield to traffic already in the roundabout (coming from your left).

  • Watch for pedestrians and cyclists at the crosswalks.


🚘 Entering the Roundabout

  • Choose your lane (if there’s more than one) before entering.

  • Yield to all lanes of circulating traffic.

  • Enter only when it’s safe—there’s no stop sign, but don’t force your way in.


🔁 Inside the Roundabout

  • Do not stop. Keep moving once you’re inside the circle.

  • Stay in your lane if there are multiple.

  • Don’t change lanes in the roundabout.


🚗 Exiting the Roundabout

  • Signal right as you approach your exit.

  • Yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.


⚠️ Pro Tips

  • Large trucks? Give them space—they might need both lanes.

  • Emergency vehicles? Exit the roundabout, then pull over safely.


Did you know? Roundabouts have reduced injury crashes by 75% at intersections where stop signs or signals were previously used for traffic control (IHSS).


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