Campaign to beat roundabout confusion

Motorists and cyclists are so confused by Noosa’s 100 odd roundabouts that council has put together a How to Use a Roundabout campaign.
Funded by the State Government, the campaign includes a pamphlet, instructional video and information pop-ups to be delivered at Noosa’s libraries.
Project officer Joanna Ferris said roundabouts were often a source of confusion for visitors not familiar with Noosa’s roads, as well as newcomers to the shire.
“With more than 100 roundabouts across the local road network, including many multi-lane examples, roundabouts are a Noosa-specific road safety issue,” she said.
“Drivers unfamiliar with the area can be daunted by the number of roundabouts, and cyclists can find it challenging to make their way safely through the roundabouts.”
The How to Use a Roundabout campaign aims to educate all road users on how to drive or cycle through a roundabout, while explaining who gives way, when to indicate, and what to do at a multi-lane roundabout.
Council staff will be at Noosaville Library today from 10am to noon and at Cooroy Library on Thursday 10 August from 2-4pm to show drivers the video, explain the rules and hand out copies of the brochure or visit www.noosa.qld.gov.au/roundabouts