Madeira Roundabouts: 3 Golden Rules You Must Know!

Ah sweet, another rotunda around the corner! Traffic circles / roundabouts in Madeira are convenient, as they save time and allow the traffic to flow. However, as convenient as they are, many foreign nationals are not aware of how to behave when driving in a roundabout in Madeira.

How to behave in a Traffic Circle

Rules for roundabouts vary in different countries, such as Germany or Belgium, just to give a couple of examples. Because more people and visitors are coming to Madeira, and there's more traffic, the Metropolitan Police of Lisbon has shared a helpful picture to guide everyone on how to use roundabouts.

3 Golden rules you must know

Stay in the outer lane for your first exit.

If you're taking the first exit, stay in the outer lane of the roundabout. This will keep traffic flowing smoothly and prevent accidents.

Use the inner lane for exits after the first.

If you're taking an exit after the first, use the inner lane of the roundabout. This will give you priority over vehicles in the outer lane.

Switch lanes safely before your exit.

Before your exit, signal your intention and switch lanes to the outer lane. This will help avoid sudden lane changes and keep traffic flowing safely.

Drive Safely!