RoundaboutMalaysia
9. Roundabout
A roundabout is a circular road arrangement in which traffic travels around a central island in one designated direction. Vehicles enter and leave through connecting roads, and traffic signs or local rules determine who has priority.
Drivers should reduce speed, choose a suitable lane, observe all road users and signal as required when leaving. The direction of travel, entry priority, lane use and rules for cyclists and pedestrians depend on local traffic signs and regulations.
Wikimedia.org • CEphoto, Uwe Aranas • CC BY-SA
Who has priority at a roundabout in Malaysia?
The Royal Malaysia Police roundabout guide tells entering drivers to give way to vehicles already circulating. Choose the appropriate approach lane and follow the actual Beri Laluan signs, lane arrows and any signal or authorised traffic control. Circulating priority does not authorise an unsafe lane change.
🔗 mot.gov.my • MOT — commencement on 16 October 2026; deferred compound ceiling distinguished
🔗 epsmg.jkr.gov.my • JKR — ATJ 2B/85 (Pindaan 2019), original manual endpoint; download unavailable
🔗 rmp.gov.my • Royal Malaysia Police — roundabout priority, approach lanes and signalling
Warning for a roundabout.
English • Traffic sign JKR ATJ2A/85(2019) • WD31 • Roundabout ahead. Slow down and prepare to select the appropriate lane.
Bahasa Melayu • JKR ATJ2A/85(2019) • WD31 • Bulatan di hadapan. Bulatan berada di hadapan; perlahankan kenderaan dan bersedia memilih lorong yang sesuai.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org (Fiq Shafiq • CC BY-SA 3.0)
🔗 Epsmg.jkr.gov.my • JKR ATJ2A/85(Pindaan2019) • hlm. PDF57
🔗 Scribd.com • Salinan teks primer • WD31
SVG source: Commons.wikimedia.org
Public Works Department Malaysia • Public domain. Original SVG unmodified.
How should you choose a roundabout lane in Malaysia?
Choose your intended exit before entering and follow the lane arrows and destination signs. Keep to the marked route and make any permitted lane change only when safe; having priority over entering traffic does not give you priority to change lanes.
🔗 mot.gov.my • MOT — commencement on 16 October 2026; deferred compound ceiling distinguished
🔗 epsmg.jkr.gov.my • JKR — ATJ 2B/85 (Pindaan 2019), original manual endpoint; download unavailable
🔗 rmp.gov.my • Royal Malaysia Police — roundabout priority, approach lanes and signalling
What should you check when leaving a roundabout in Malaysia?
Check the lane you will cross or enter, signal the manoeuvre as required and look for cyclists and pedestrians at the exit. Obey any separate crossing controls and do not force an exit across another vehicle’s path.
🔗 mot.gov.my • MOT — commencement on 16 October 2026; deferred compound ceiling distinguished
🔗 epsmg.jkr.gov.my • JKR — ATJ 2B/85 (Pindaan 2019), original manual endpoint; download unavailable
🔗 rmp.gov.my • Royal Malaysia Police — roundabout priority, approach lanes and signalling

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