New Traffic Rules for Bonaire’s Rotaries

Since June, the island has been diligently preparing a new traffic rotary at the intersection of Kaya Internashonal and Kaya Industria, which traditionally has been an intersection causing many traffic accidents.  It’s hoped that the new rotary will alleviate the problematic intersection, and the rotary is scheduled to open later this afternoon. 

The Island Government has issued a statement that all drivers need to note:  With the opening of the new traffic rotary, the rules governing right of way for Bonaire’s rotaries will change and will now comply with international rules for such rotaries.  Drivers are cautioned to carefully note the street signs and also the signs on the road itself to comply with the changing rules.  Basically, the traffic that is in the rotary has right of way, while those entering should yield to traffic in the rotary.

It should also be noted that these rules will also apply to the the traffic rotary located on the northern hotel row, at the intersection of Kaya Amsterdam and Kaya Gobernador N. Debrot.  Since this is a change to past right of way rules, initially caution should be used at this location.

At the end of January, 2010, work will begin on the third rotary at the intersection of Kaya Emerenciana, Kaya Nikiboko Sùit, and Kaya International.  (Source:  Island Government)

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