Years ago Down South on residential streets instead of speed bumps they installed "tables" that "send" anyone going over 1/2 the speed limit (30 mph) - they were removed after multiple crashes and deaths = lawsuits. Stupidity is again rewarded or punished depending on whether or not you "sent it" or designed/built it.
They're doubly exciting in the UK or Ireland; haven't been to Bermuda yet.
Ooof. Why do pple insist on constructing these? I remember watching National Lampoon's European Vacation and they were stuck in the roundabout in London. Took them hours to get out...lol
ooh those. we have those in my neck of the woods, and on a hill might I add. Was interesting to see unsuspecting people at night go over those. Saw many a spark.
Because once people learn how to use them, they do a really good job of preventing congestion and grid lock. Of course, their is a learning curve, and you need more than just one, you need a whole system designed for them. But yea, they work better than stop signs when you are talking throughput.
In my neck of the woods roundabouts are used frequently, every new road/interchange is evaluated. After more than 10 years of use here I love them. They are designed a little different here I think. Almost all of them have a center area that is planted with trees and/or shrubs, and have other concrete display items used for plantings, so you can't see through, and I don't think anyone really would want to drive through the center.
Old people(and I qualify for that title) struggle with traffic circles. I really love them when they stop while in the circle if someone comes up to an entrance two spots away from their position. Especially when I'm hustling the CTR through while "practicing" for AutoX!
