In article , abuse-imm (a) writes:

Now, there is where they should be making money. Stick cameras on
roundabouts and any car which doesn't follow the protocols as layed
down in the highway code

a The highway code is a "guide". If there are no other vehicles, and you
a takes the shortest route across the roundabout (not over), like doing a
a chicane, and not indicated, then you have not broken any law, as you are not
a reckless and driving dangerously.

a) Just because it is not illegal, that does not mean it is not
stupid. People who assume there are no other vehicles around are an
accident waiting to happen.

b) Watch the traffic at a roundabout in full daylight in busy
condiftions and count how many vehicles indicate and change lane
properly.

I used to have to cross near a roundabout where for whatever reason
the council hadn't put a controlled crossing, so got a pretty good
idea how many drivers have any clue about things like indicators.

Later they did put in a crossing, which gave me an ideal opportunity
to learn how many drivers pay any attention to traffic lights.

Lifetime bans and car confiscation for the first serious or the second
minor breach of the `guide' would make life better for everyone sane.

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