Road rule guide

Roundabout rules in New Zealand

Roundabouts are common in New Zealand towns and suburbs. The important pattern is simple: slow early, give way right, follow clockwise, and signal left before leaving.

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Roundabout rules in New Zealand

Give way right

Give way to traffic already on the roundabout and traffic approaching from your right.

Signal correctly

Signal right when going more than halfway around, then signal left before your exit.

Stay in lane

Do not cut across the roundabout. Follow the lane around the centre island.