Accidents on roundabouts

Another roundabout scenario, was recently involved in an accident on the Red Cow Roundabout. I was travelling down the Naas Road in the centre lane, truck on the inside lane beside me. We were both stopped at the 2nd set of lights on the roundabout. When the lights turned green we both set off heading for the M50 northbound, he indicated and pulled into my lane on top of me. When we got out to inspect the damage he claimed that the lane I was in is for heading towards the city centre while I maintain that it is also for turning onto the M50. Am still unsure who is correct but if I should have turned off, then does full liability stop with me or should some liability be with him since he was the one making a manouever. Any ideas !!!!!!!
 
Hi edel V,

If you are in a lane, irrespective where you are going its "Your" lane.

(How does the other person know where you are going or whither you are in the correct lane for your destination ?)

So, IMHO lorry driver 100% to blame.

Before changing into a new lane, person should ensure its not already occupied.
 

Hi Brendan - As an ex-bicyclist (lost my nerve with encroaching age!) I pity their plight on roundabouts because most traffic behaves as if they don't exist. Assertive biking at roundabouts is recommended and afaik motorists are not supposed to overtake a bike but slow and wait. So the routine should be wherever one comes onto the roundabout if there's a cyclist ahead slow down and wait until s(he) signals and changes lanes to indicate their point of exit. Then in the exit road overtake and pass when it's safe to do so!
 
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