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Traffic Circle Difficulties
It appears from the comments we have received that the use - or
misuse – of the traffic circle is a continual source of frustration
for Discovery Ridge residents. We believe that this problem may
be largely attributable to residents' lack of familiarity with the
use of traffic circles. Even those who believe that they know the
rules of the road may be surprised at some of the rules regarding
traffic circle use. For your information, we have reproduced below
the Alberta Transportation guidelines on use of traffic circles:
In a traffic circle, the vehicle on the right must yield to the
vehicle on the left. The driver on the left must signal and use
caution when leaving the circle and crossing through the outside
lane.
Traffic indicated by white arrows to yield to traffic indicated
by black arrows.
In this diagram:
- B and C must yield to A.
- E must yield to D while F and D proceed together.
- H must yield to G.
Traffic in the lanes indicated in red, must yield to traffic in
the lanes indicated in yellow. Traffic entering the circle must
yield to traffic already in the circle. When you are leaving the
traffic circle use your right turning signal to warn other drivers
of your intention.
It is recommended that for safety, entry into the right hand lane
of a traffic circle be used mainly when intending to exit at the
first available exit point. If you are intending to proceed beyond
the second exit, it is recommended that you use the left hand lane.
If you have questions or need further information, please contact:
DRCA Traffic and Transportation Committee
traffic@discoveryridge.com
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