Roundabout Sign (Mandatory): You must go round in the direction of the arrows. — Roundabout (mandatory) (Mandatory sign (category D))

Roundabout Sign (Mandatory): meaning and what to do

Quick answer:You must go round in the direction of the arrows. Give way as signed and follow the direction of circulation.

This blue circle with three curved arrows means you must follow the direction of circulation at the roundabout. In right-driving countries the arrows run anticlockwise; in the UK and Ireland they run clockwise. It is usually placed at the entry to a roundabout or mini-roundabout.

What to do when you see this sign

Give way as signed and follow the direction of circulation.

Good to know: Arrows run anticlockwise in right-driving countries and clockwise in the UK and Ireland.

What kind of sign is it?

Mandatory sign (category D). Blue circles give positive orders: you must do what the sign shows. Ignoring them is an offence.

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Questions about this sign

What does the roundabout sign mean?

A red triangle with circular arrows warns of a roundabout ahead. A blue circle with three white arrows is the mandatory roundabout or mini-roundabout sign, meaning give way to traffic from your right (in the UK) and go round.

What is the difference between a roundabout sign and a mini roundabout sign?

The red triangle is a warning that a roundabout is coming. The blue circle with three arrows marks the roundabout itself, and on a small one usually means a mini roundabout, where the centre circle is painted and can be driven over by large vehicles.