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Originally Posted by Rusty
Why do they call it a “traffic circle”. 
It isn’t a “circle”, it is oval shaped. It can’t (or shouldn’t) be called a roundabout because it isn’t round.
I have never seen a traffic circle/roundabout that is oval shaped.
Just curious that’s all.  |
Because the terms "traffic oval" or "traffic elipse" will make people look at you funny when you're trying to give directions.
