After a number of traffic fines was recently issued at the traffic circle in town, at the entrance to Hazyview Junction, community members have approached the paper to explain what exactly people are doing wrong.
Traffic circles are problematic to two kinds of people: those who know how it works and those who do not.
The latter frustrates the former and the uninformed are the norm.

To avoid getting fined, being hooted at, or even becoming a victim of an accident, here are a few tips on how exactly a traffic circle works.
• In South Africa, traffic travels clockwise around these circles.
• When entering the circle, always yield to the right.
• When entering from (6) in the left lane (refer to the illustration):
You may not enter the circle at (6) and turn right towards (3). Going clockwise, you will pass (9) and (12) before exiting at (3).
If you intend to exit the circle at (9), approach the circle positioned in the left lane. Indicate that you will turn left and do so.
If you intend to exit at, (12), (3) or (6), lane changes may be required. Use your discretion in choosing a lane.
Adhere to road signs. If possible, keep left. To enable other road users to exit the circle before you do, indicate and turn into the inside lane. When approaching the exit you want to take, indicate that you will be moving into the outer lane. After doing so, indicate that you will turn left to leave the circle.