1) Roundabouts – The Properties

Roundabouts are categorised as “Give Way” or YIELD (as termed in North America) Junctions that:-

• Reduces traffic congestion
• Reduces the necessity to Stop other than to Yield (Give Way –UK)
• Reduces pollution
• Reduces Fatality Statistics
• Traffic calming
• Cost Effective in:-
• - Construction
• - Maintenance
• Suitable for small to large junctions
• From low speed limits to national maximum speed roads
• Town roads to highways