RoundaboutChina
15. Roundabout
A roundabout is a circular road arrangement in which traffic travels around a central island in one designated direction. Vehicles enter and leave through connecting roads, and traffic signs or local rules determine who has priority.
Drivers should reduce speed, choose a suitable lane, observe all road users and signal as required when leaving. The direction of travel, entry priority, lane use and rules for cyclists and pedestrians depend on local traffic signs and regulations.
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Who has priority at a roundabout in China?
China’s implementing Regulations require a vehicle about to enter a circular junction to let motor vehicles already in the junction proceed first. This rule also applies at junctions without traffic lights or a traffic officer.
🔗 jtgl.beijing.gov.cn • Beijing Traffic Police — full Road Traffic Safety Law, 2021 amended text
🔗 samr.gov.cn • SAMR — full implementing Regulations, 2017 amended text
How should you choose a roundabout lane in China?
Choose your intended exit before entering and follow the lane arrows and destination signs. Keep to the marked route and make any permitted lane change only when safe; having priority over entering traffic does not give you priority to change lanes.
🔗 jtgl.beijing.gov.cn • Beijing Traffic Police — full Road Traffic Safety Law, 2021 amended text
🔗 samr.gov.cn • SAMR — full implementing Regulations, 2017 amended text
Mandatory roundabout direction.
English • Traffic sign 示9 • Roundabout circulation. Follow the arrows around the island, keeping right; give priority to circulating vehicles when entering.
中文 • 示9 • 环岛行驶。 车辆必须按箭头所示方向靠右环行,进入环岛时应让环内车辆优先通行。
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Openstd.samr.gov.cn • 国家标准全文公开 • GB 5768.2-2022(含第1号修改单)
🔗 Upload.wikimedia.org • 标准原文镜像 • PDF第54页
SVG source: Beijing Traffic Management Bureau • Public domain • Original revision 2022-02-25. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork verified against Openstd.samr.gov.cn • official published diagram 示9.
Warning for a roundabout.
English • Traffic sign 警1 • Roundabout. Slow down and obey local signals and give-way requirements.
中文 • 警1 • 环形交叉路口。 前方有环形交叉路口,减速并遵守现场的信号和让行规定。
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Openstd.samr.gov.cn • 国家标准全文公开 • GB 5768.2-2022(含第1号修改单)
🔗 Upload.wikimedia.org • 标准原文镜像 • PDF第75页
SVG source: Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China • Public domain • Original revision 2017-05-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork verified against Openstd.samr.gov.cn • official published diagram 警1.
What should you check when leaving a roundabout in China?
Check the lane you will cross or enter, signal the manoeuvre as required and look for cyclists and pedestrians at the exit. Obey any separate crossing controls and do not force an exit across another vehicle’s path.
🔗 jtgl.beijing.gov.cn • Beijing Traffic Police — full Road Traffic Safety Law, 2021 amended text
🔗 samr.gov.cn • SAMR — full implementing Regulations, 2017 amended text

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