How many laps can you drive in a roundabout in Sweden?
What the roundabout rules say, and what they do not mention.
Short answer
Transportstyrelsen's roundabout rules mention no limit on the number of laps, but you must circulate anticlockwise and give way to vehicles already inside. No rule on repeated laps was found, and the closest one is the Traffic Ordinance's ban on hindering other drivers without a valid reason. When you leave, signal to the right.
Why
- Transportstyrelsen says vehicles entering a roundabout must give way to vehicles already in the circulation, and that traffic circulates anticlockwise.
- In its roundabout brochure, Transportstyrelsen says you must indicate to the right when you exit, and may change lane only if it causes no danger or undue hindrance to other road users.
- According to the Traffic Ordinance (3 kap. 16 §), a driver may not without a valid reason drive at an excessively low speed, brake suddenly or otherwise hinder other drivers.
Details
The brochure also advises choosing the lane that suits your onward journey and, if possible, leaving from the right-hand lane. Neither the brochure nor Transportstyrelsen's roundabout page mentions going round more than once. For an overview of the rules, see driving and road rules in Sweden.
Tip
Choose your lane before you enter and signal right when you leave. If you leave from the left-hand lane, watch the right-hand lane closely, because vehicles there may continue round, according to Transportstyrelsen.
What may differ
Long vehicles often need more than one lane in a roundabout, according to Transportstyrelsen.
People also ask
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- Is it legal to drive around a roundabout several times?
Sources
- Transportstyrelsen: RoundaboutsChecked at:
- Transportstyrelsen: Driving in a roundabout (brochure)Checked at:
- Traffic Ordinance (1998:1276), riksdagen.seChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Rules can change, so check Transportstyrelsen before you travel.
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