On July 1, several new state laws will go into effect – including one pertaining to driving in roundabouts.
The new law requires drivers to yield the right-of-way to semi-trucks or those spanning 40 feet or longer in a circular intersection. Failing to do so could result in a fine.
Many drivers said they don’t think the rules of roundabouts are well known.
"A lot of times people just don't know which lane to be in,” said Emily Stone. “If they're like trying to go all the way around but then they're in the far lane, people just get cut off, and it seems like nobody really knows what they're doing."
Semis will have as much freedom as needed to make a turn under the new law, even if that means cutting into other drivers’ lanes.
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