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Millions of Drivers Warned They Face Hefty Fines over Common Roundabout Mistake
A study by Compare the Market reveals 55% of UK licence holders risk £50 fines for failing to follow roundabout and mini-roundabout rules correctly.
- A study by Compare the Market shows six million drivers risk a £50 fine at roundabout junctions, with experts warning many are not following the rules correctly.
- Rule 185 of the Highway Code specifies drivers must give priority to traffic from the right, while rules 188 to 190 state mini-roundabouts follow the same regulations and vehicles must pass round central markings.
- Driver self-reporting shows 55% of UK licence holders could face fines, with 48% admitting to driving over raised roundabouts and one in six finding roundabouts stressful.
- Experts recommend slowing down, watching for pedestrians and cyclists, and using the mirror-signal-manoeuvre process, while Compare the Market urged drivers to refresh their knowledge as Julie Daniels warned many ignore signals.
- For many drivers mastering roundabouts is tricky, and this article, produced via an exclusive USA Today partnership, does not necessarily reflect The Herald's view.
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