THE article headed "Rounding off the problems" (Citizen, January 18) raises an issue which gives me concern -- the mini roundabout.

The traditional roundabout is used to assist traffic flow whereas the mini roundabout is designed to impede flow, acting as a traffic calming measure.

As the recording of non-injury accidents is discontinued, the total number of accidents at mini roundabouts is unknown

Raising the profile of the mini roundabout could be self defeating. Low-speed rollover of articulated goods vehicles, and load shift on rigid goods vehicles, should be taken into account.

Pictorial representation of the mini roundabout, both in your story and the Highway Code, shows the simplistic signing where the motorist has to give way to traffic from the right. I believe the major problem arises when the roundabout sign is accompanied by the Give Way sign on the same stanchion. The bold colour of the former attracts attention away from the latter, with the double lines and painted triangle overlooked as a driver seeks an early view to the right.

The Give Way sign instructs the motorist to give way to traffic on other approaches, not just from the right.

There are mini roundabouts in the Borough where traffic passes over the Give Way lines in a continuous flow or at speed, compelling traffic on the major road to give way.

I view double signing as the precursor of a fatal or serious road accident and ask the authorities to consider it during their deliberations.

E. Waring, White Beam Close, Pheasants Wood, Thornton Cleveleys.