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SECTION 7 : SIGNS, SIGNALS & MARKINGS

Turn Lanes
These lanes, bordered by solid yellow and/or broken yellow lines, is in the
center of many streets and highways to make left turns. A motorist desiring
to turn left should proceed to the turn lane just prior to making a left turn.
Georgia law prohibits the use of this lane for any purpose other than making
a left turn. You may enter this lane no more than 300 feet from the location
of the left turn.
When a turning lane is provided for vehicles traveling in both directions,
you should use extreme caution before entering the turning lane to make
a left turn. There may be a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction also
entering the turning lane to make a left turn. This is especially problematic
in congested areas.
Bicycle Lanes
These are solid white lines typically located between the farthest right traffc
lane and the curb or edge of the roadway. If there is a right-turn-only lane
present, the bicycle lane will be located to the left of the right-turn-only
lane in order to safely accommodate bicycles traveling straight through the
intersection. Bicycle lanes may also be marked with painted symbols of a
bicycle. Drivers of motor vehicles are prohibited from driving or parking in
the bicycle lane, except to cross over it to make a turn. When crossing over a
bicycle lane to make a turn, motorists must yield to bicyclists that are present.

ROUNDABOUTS

Navigating a roundabout Navigating a Single Lane Roundabout
MOTORISTS
Roundabouts are sometimes used at 1 Approach: Slow down to the posted advisory
intersections instead of stop signs. The speed. Stop for pedestrians in the
purpose of a roundabout is to allow the crosswalk; they have the right of way.
intersection to handle heavier traffc fow 2 Enter: When entering the roundabout,
without the need for a signal or a four-way yield to all circulating vehicles. 4
stop. When entering a roundabout, traffc Wait for a gap and then merge 4
into traffic in the roundabout.
laws concerning right-of-way still apply. Traffic in a roundabout always
You must yield to other traffc that is circulates counterclockwise. D 3 A B
already in the roundabout. You will al- 3 Proceed: Continue circling through the C
ways enter a roundabout to the right, and roundabout until you reach the 2
continue circling until you have reached roadway onto which you want
to turn.
the roadway onto which you want to turn.
When reaching the desired road, you will 4 Exit: Signal, then bear right to exit the
roundabout. Stop for pedestrians in the
always exit to the right. crosswalk. 2 1

Navigating a Multilane Roundabout
PEDESTRIANS MOTORISTS
1 Approach: Follow the lane use signs & pavement
1 Approach: At the pedestrian crosswalk, look to make marking arrows. Get into the correct
sure cars stop for you. Use pedestrian lane before entering the roundabout.
crossing signal if available. Slow down to the posted advisory speed.
Stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk;
2 Cross: Cross to the pedestrian refuge. they have the right of way.
Look to make sure cars stop for you. 4
Finish crossing to the opposite sidewalk. 2 Enter: When entering the roundabout, yield to
Never cross to the center island.
all circulating vehicles in both lanes. 4
Wait for a gap and then merge into traffic D 3
in the roundabout.Traffic in a roundabout
always circulates counterclockwise. A B
Maintain your lane as you enter C
the roundabout.
3 Proceed: Continue circling through the roundabout KEY 2
until you reach the roadway onto which
CYCLISTS
you want to turn. Do not change lanes in = Pedestrian 1
Experienced cyclists may navigate roundabouts the roundabout. Crosswalk Sign 2
like motorists. Do not hug the curb. Ride in the = Yield Sign
middle of the lane to prevent vehicles from 4 Exit: Signal, then bear right to exit the A Pedestrian Refuge 1
passing you. Stop for pedestrians in crosswalks. roundabout. Stop for B Crosswalk
pedestrians in the crosswalk.
Children or cyclists who are not comfortable C Truck Apron
entering the flow of traffic should walk their
cycles and act as pedestrians. D Center Island
*Please note that these roundabout diagrams are examples
only and do not represent all roundabout designs.
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