Roundabout Guide for Indian Roads

Roundabouts keep traffic moving and reduce serious crashes, but only when drivers follow one simple rule: traffic already in the roundabout has the right of way. Many Indian drivers treat roundabouts as a race for the gap, which causes most of the conflicts.

Regulation 10 of the Motor Vehicles (Driving) Regulations, 2017 sets out how to approach, give way, circulate and leave a roundabout, and Regulation 11 requires clear signals. This section explains how to slow down early, choose the lane that matches your exit before you enter, stay in your lane, watch for two-wheelers and pedestrians, and signal left before you leave.

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Rules in this section

Use Roundabouts Safely

Slow down, choose the correct lane before entering, give way to traffic already circulating, follow signs and markings, signal clearly when changing lane or leaving, and never force your way into a gap.

Frequently asked questions

Who has right of way at a roundabout?

Traffic already circulating in the roundabout. Approach slowly and enter only when there is a safe gap (Regulation 10 of the Motor Vehicles (Driving) Regulations, 2017).

Which lane should I use at a roundabout?

Choose the lane that matches your exit before you enter, following signs and markings, and stay predictably within your lane while circulating.

Should I signal when leaving a roundabout?

Yes. Signal left before you leave when it can be done clearly and safely, and watch for two-wheelers and pedestrians at the exit.

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