to Blink or not to blink – that is the question: are still in the dark must, when in the gyro of the turn is set to be. We will clarify.
The a flash only if you drive in a roundabout, the other, if you want to get out. But when the direction must be set to indicator and what are the fines for misconduct?
when should you blink at the traffic circle?
The turn signal leads on German roads again and again to problems. Some flashing at every opportunity, others don’t even know where you turn it on. This is also true in the roundabout, the scheme is quite clear.
According to road traffic regulations (StVO) must not be> in the </strong Retraction in the gyro flashed. The relevant Paragraph 8 paragraph 1a is as follows:
“Is arranged at the junction into a roundabout character 215 (traffic circle) under the sign 205 (right of way grant), has the right of way to the traffic on the circular roadway. At the entrance in such a roundabout the use of the direction indicator lamp is not permitted.”
it is Only when you go Out, motorists need to put on the indicator. Otherwise, no one knows where you want to go. the pay Attention, especially to pedestrians and cyclists. , These have priority according to the highway code if you drive from the roundabout.
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The circular node point – a special case
But be careful: The rule does not apply in the case of a “fake” traffic circle – also a circle-shaped node is called. This is rare and behaves differently than the classic roundabout.
is not The first difference is that he announced by means of a traffic sign 215 round blue shield with three arrows. If you meet at a circular node, you must also follow the rule of “ Right ” and when, as well as the Extension flash.
at The roundabout, wrong flashing – these punishments
threaten anyone Who is not adhering to the highway code, with warning or fines expect. So also in the case of the traffic circle. Who is flashing to the centrifugal leaves, the ten Euro is threatening Cautionary. The same penalty is there for drivers when entering the roundabout, the turn signal.
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