want to turn left, they have the right of way and you may be in their blind spot. 4) When using mini single-lane roundabouts, merge left when space is available and keep left of the painted circle until you reach your exit. All other cars must yield to the vehicle on the roundabout. 5) When using multi-lane roundabouts, keep in the left-hand lane if taking the first or second exit. Keep in the right-hand lane if
a bus that is letting children off, stop at least 20ft away and wait until the bus has pulled away before you continue driving. You should also pay attention to the 15mph speed limits in designated school zones to ensure the safety of youngsters. At certain times of the day, warning lights flash outside the schools, indicating to drivers that they need to reduce their speed to 15mph.
taking a subsequent exit and maintain your position in the centre lane until the exit prior to the one you will be taking. When moving from the centre lane to the outer lane prior to exiting, check your mirrors to ensure someone is not overtaking you on the outside. Use your indicators! See diagram on previous page for guidance. 6) When driving on a three-lane roundabout for the first time it is important to use caution. Know your intended exit as you approach and ensure you are in
Children & Car Seats The Cayman Islands Traffic Seat Belts Regulations 2012 states that any child travelling in a motor vehicle must wear a seatbelt or, for those under two, be seated in a car seat attached by a seatbelt. It also states that a rear facing child’s car seat must not be fitted in a seat with a front airbag. Children’s car seats can be purchased from Baby Express. EcayTrade also has second hand options.
the correct lane. When driving on this lane if taking the first exit and indicate
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left, b) Keep in the middle lane if driving straight ahead and follow the lane
THREE LANE ROUNDABOUTS HOW TO USE THEM
marked with a straight-through arrow. Indicate left just before you exit, c) If taking a subsequent exit, use the righthand lane and indicate right, switching to your left indicator just before reaching
TO TURN LEFT
your exit. When moving from the inner
TO TURN RIGHT
DRIVE STRAIGHT AHEAD
lane to outer lane prior to exiting, check your mirrors to ensure that no one is overtaking you on the outside.
Using the Centre Turning Lane The turning lane in the centre of some roads is designed to help drivers turn without holding up other drivers. The lane should never be used for overtaking. School Buses & School Zones Under the Traffic Act, when a school bus has its lights flashing and has stopped to allow children to get on or off, drivers are not permitted to pass the bus. This applies to vehicles approaching the bus from the opposite lane, as well as those behind the bus. If you approach
To turn left, you always approach in the left hand lane and indicate left.
To drive straight ahead get in one of the lanes marked with a straight arrow.
If turning right you must use the right hand lane and indicate accordingly.
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rules in Cayman are strict, it continues to be the leading cause of fatalities and serious collisions on Cayman’s roads. In an attempt to combat this issue, in May 2021 the RCIPS launched Operation Quaker – a task force set out to catch and hold accountable Cayman’s most reckless drivers. In the month of June 2021, around 38 people were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI), 175 tickets were issued, mainly for speeding, and police responded to roughly 58 collisions. These figures reflect incidents that took place only on the weekends, as this is when many of the tragic road accidents have occurred, and therefore when an increased police presence on the roads was deemed necessary. For more information and updates on the operation visit www. rcips.ky. Drivers in Cayman should be reminded that the legal blood-alcohol limit for the Cayman Islands is 0.100% (100mg of alcohol in 100ml of blood).
