Turning right at roundabouts in the left lane

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Thu 11 Aug 2011 13:19
Turning right at roundabouts in the left lane - Chips with everything

A number of roundabouts now seem to advocate turning "right" in the "left" lane.

This now means that on a typical two lane entry roundabout, the car in the left lane has the option of a) turning left, b) continuing straight on or c) turning right, often without any indication as to what is their intention.

Those in the right hand lane can only turn right, ironically indicating to do so when it is their only possible outcome.

I may have missed something here but I can't see any reference to it in the highway code.....

What's going on?

Thanks!

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Thu 11 Aug 2011 13:28
Turning right at roundabouts in the left lane - jc2

Certainly,in the past,the Highway code indicated that either entry lane could be used when going straight on.The left entry could be used for left turns and straight on-the right entry lane for turning right and straight on.

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Thu 11 Aug 2011 13:29
Turning right at roundabouts in the left lane - jc2

Certainly,in the past,the Highway code indicated that either entry lane could be used when going straight on.The left entry could be used for left turns and straight on-the right entry lane for turning right and straight on.

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Thu 11 Aug 2011 15:37
Turning right at roundabouts in the left lane - bathtub tom

>>A number of roundabouts now seem to advocate turning "right" in the "left" lane.

Whereabouts?

Highway code says otherwise: www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Highwaycod...8

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Thu 11 Aug 2011 16:43
Turning right at roundabouts in the left lane - bonzo dog

My understanding is that all general & specific rules are subject to "unless otherwise indicated to do so".

So yes, you would generally be in the wrong to attempt a right turn when in the left hand lane unless "directed to do so"; in this case by way of the road markings.

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