06/15/2026
There are several roundabouts in Kentwood and surrounding areas. Let’s use them wisely.
Thanks for the reminder City of Kentwood and Kentwood Police Department
🚗 Kentwood Roundabout Myths vs. Facts 🚗
As roundabouts continue to be installed in Kentwood, here are a few important facts to help keep our community informed and safe:
❌ MYTH: Roundabouts are more dangerous than traditional intersections.
✅ FACT: Roundabouts significantly reduce serious and fatal crashes by lowering speeds and reducing high-impact collision points.
❌ MYTH: Roundabouts cause more traffic delays.
✅ FACT: In Kentwood and across the country, roundabouts are designed to improve traffic flow and often reduce delays by allowing continuous movement instead of stop-and-go traffic.
❌ MYTH: They are confusing to drive through.
✅ FACT: Roundabouts follow a few simple rules:
• Slow down as you approach
• Yield to traffic already in the roundabout
• Enter when it is clear
• Use your turn signal when exiting
❌ MYTH: Roundabouts lead to more crashes.
✅ FACT: While minor low-speed crashes may still occur, roundabouts greatly reduce the risk of serious crashes such as head-on and T-bone collisions.
❌ MYTH: Emergency vehicles cannot navigate roundabouts.
✅ FACT: Roundabouts are designed to accommodate all vehicles, including Kentwood Police, fire, EMS, school buses, and large trucks.
Roundabouts are designed with safety in mind, helping reduce speeds, improve traffic flow, and make intersections safer for everyone in our Kentwood community. 💙
