INDIANAPOLIS -- Governor Holcomb signed a new bill into law on Tuesday that will change the way you navigate a roundabout when a large truck is in it.
The bill requires all vehicles to yield to any semi or truck 40 ft. or larger when approaching or in a roundabout, regardless of which lane the smaller vehicle is in.
Semis also have as much freedom as they need to negotiate a turn, that includes cutting into the next lane if necessary. And if two semis approach the roundabout at the same time - the one on the left will have the right-of-way.
The idea behind the new law is to keep traffic moving and make it safer for all involved.
The new rules will go into effect on July 1.
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