what does this symbol mean?
MUTCD W2-6 A yellow diamond with three arrows chasing each other in a circle

Roundabout ahead sign

A yellow diamond with three arrows following each other round a circle. It warns of a roundabout or traffic circle ahead.

Rules vary by state and country. This explains the sign's standard meaning in the U.S. Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices; it isn't legal advice.

How to read it

The MUTCD calls it the Circular Intersection sign. It is installed ahead of a roundabout on approaches with a speed limit of 40 mph or more, and may be used on others. A plaque below it may spell out ROUNDABOUT or TRAFFIC CIRCLE.

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