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Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1145 · Article 26. Right of Way

Vehicle approaching rotary traffic circle or island

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§ 1145. Vehicle approaching rotary traffic circle or island. Except where a traffic control device directs otherwise, the driver of a vehicle approaching or about to enter a rotary traffic circle or island shall yield the right of way to any vehicle already traveling on such circle or around such island.

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Law content up to date as of October 30, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/VAT1145
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