You may be driving down the street when all of a sudden you see that traffic
is moving around a large circle. Congratulations, you have entered your
first roundabout. For motorists in the United States, these traffic structures
are a little unfamiliar; however, in Europe roundabouts are frequently used.
No matter if you call it a roundabout, a traffic circle, or a rotary,
these traffic alternatives have proven that they do decrease traffic accidents
in Alpharetta, throughout North Fulton County, and all around the world.
Although roundabouts may be challenging to navigate for many drivers,
as motorists wonder if they will ever exit the traffic circle, statistically
roundabouts are safer to drive in than the traditional traffic signal
intersections.
Because roundabouts have proven to minimize traffic crashes, many U.S.
cities and counties are looking to integrate them into their traffic planning.
Not only do roundabouts reduce car crashes in Alpharetta and nationwide,
but they also help to reduce vehicle emissions.
The use of roundabouts eliminates some of the most serious types of vehicle
accidents, including head-on collisions and T-bone crashes. Not only do
roundabouts decrease the severity and frequency of accidents, but also
they improve traffic flow. It’s no surprise that motorists will
be seeing more roundabouts pop up throughout Georgia and in the U.S. due
to these benefits.
Although roundabouts are statistically proven to reduce accidents, it
doesn’t mean there won’t be any. If you were injured in a
roundabout crash in Georgia, you may have rights to seek a financial recovery
from the negligent driver.
Call a skilled car crash attorney at Kalka & Baer for a free, no-obligation consultation.