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Are you STILL confused by Mini Circles?

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I am the Guy that you in your silver Mercedes hooted at

Dear MyPE,

Mini Circle Rules
Mini Circle Rules

I would like to remind driver’s that Newton Park has Mini Circles. These are to be treated as 4 way stops, in the sense that the person crossing the yield line first, has right of way. Vehicles are also to slow down before entering the Mini Circle. For an explanation with diagrams, please see https://circles.org.za/r2.html.

The other morning at the Mini Circle situated at Worraker Street and Third Avenue, I (vehicle 2) was coming along Worraker Street and observed a silver Mercedes (Vehicle 1) approaching from the right-hand side in Third Avenue, but since I was already entering the Mini Circle I continued through. The person in the silver Mercedes continued at speed into the intersection, obviously – and incorrectly – assuming that they had right of way. They then slammed on brakes and hooted at me, even though I had already passed ahead of them. To this person. Learn the rules of the road! Treat the Mini Circle as a four way stop, and slow down!

To other drivers, please indicate your intentions before entering the Mini Circle. I have had too many people only indicating once they are in the intersection. That is too late. It looks like you are going straight and then suddenly the indicator comes on and you swing in towards us as we proceed, forcing us to brake hard. Please think and provide clear indication of your intentions before you enter the Mini Circle.

Sincerely,

Licenced Driver who knows the rules

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