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===Protected roundabouts===

Protected roundabouts or Dutch roundabouts are a variation of protected intersections for lower [[traffic flow]], without the traffic lights.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41XBzAOmmIU Video:Dutch roundabout] and [https://bicycledutch.wordpress.com/2015/10/13/explaining-the-dutch-roundabout-abroad/ blog post] on the Youtube Chain and web site 'BicycleDutch'◘</ref> In the Netherlands, designers have been switching signalised junctions for roundabouts, as roundabouts are safer.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Dutch|first=Bicycle|date=2015-10-12|title=Explaining the Dutch roundabout abroad|url=https://bicycledutch.wordpress.com/2015/10/13/explaining-the-dutch-roundabout-abroad/|access-date=2021-12-28|website=BICYCLE DUTCH|language=en}}</ref> Specific facilities for cyclists are not needed at quieter roundabouts (<6,000 PCU[[passenger /car unit]]s per 24 hours), unless connecting roads have segregated cycle tracks. Cycle lanes on roundabouts may be considered by designers to increase the visibility of cyclists, however they are dangerous as drivers, especially lorries, might have an inadequate view of cyclists using a circulatory cycle lane.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/972096448|title=Design manual for bicycle traffic|date=2016|others=Rik de Groot, vervoer en infrastructuur CROW kenniscentrum voor verkeer|isbn=978-90-6628-659-7|___location=Ede, The Netherlands|oclc=972096448}}</ref>{{Rp|page=147}}

For the safety of cyclists, motor traffic speeds should be reduced. Single-lane roundabouts are generally used in the Netherlands. Otherwise, a turbo roundabout can be used, which has multiple lanes and separates motor traffic going in different directions. The best form of protection is grade separation, however as an alternative a segregated cycle track should be placed around the roundabout. This should not normally be used if there is more than one lane on exit. The track normally circulates one-way in the same direction as motor traffic to reduce confusion for motorists.<ref name=":0"/>{{Rp|page=|pages=147–148}}