Highway Code: how priority will work at roundabouts

The proposed new road code introduces a significant change regarding right-of-way rules at roundabouts, allowing vehicles already in the roundabout to have precedence over those entering. This deviates from the traditional right-hand priority rule. Currently, roundabouts are regulated by specific signage indicating who has the right of way. The new rule aims to clarify that vehicles in the roundabout, coming from the left, will have priority unless otherwise indicated. This change is intended to reduce confusion among drivers, especially in the absence of clear signage. The implementation date is tentatively set for January 1, 2028, but could be postponed to April 1, 2028, depending on regulatory delays.