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Province of Nova Scotia
Department of Unusual Traffic Phenomena
For Immediate release: September 15, 2025

Roundabout Driving Restrictions to Reduce Tornado Risk

Halifax, Nova Scotia — The Province of Nova Scotia today announced new restrictions on the use of roundabouts. Effective immediately, motorists are prohibited from traveling more than halfway around any roundabout.

Officials explain that traffic engineers with the Department of Unusual Traffic Phenomena have determined that excessive circular driving creates dangerous rotational energy. Left unchecked, this rotational momentum could spiral upward into the atmosphere, forming tornado-like weather systems over the Halifax Regional Municipality and beyond.

“Driving in circles may seem harmless, but every revolution adds to the vortex,” said a departmental spokesperson. “By limiting drivers to half-turns, we can keep traffic flowing smoothly while also reducing the risk of spontaneous funnel clouds.”

The restriction applies to all roundabouts provincewide, including the Armdale Rotary, which has been classified as a high-risk tornado generator.

Prohibited Activities

The following activities are prohibited under the Roundabout Restriction Order:

• Driving more than halfway around a roundabout in a single attempt.
• Circling continuously “for fun,” or while waiting for directions.
• Using roundabouts as practice tracks for NASCAR-style driving.
• Attempting to set “personal best lap times” in roundabout traffic.

Enforcement

Violations of the Roundabout Restriction Order may result in fines of up to $829. Repeat offenders may be required to attend a mandatory safety seminar entitled:
“Traffic Safety and Meteorology: Understanding the Dangers of Rotational Energy.”

Law enforcement will monitor roundabouts across the province, and electronic signage will remind drivers to “Exit Before the Funnel Forms.”

Reminder to the Public

Nova Scotians are reminded that tornadoes can form with little warning and have devastating impacts on homes, vehicles, and infrastructure. Residents can help prevent such events by following the new roundabout rules and reporting any suspicious circular driving to local authorities.

“Safety must come first,” said the spokesperson. “By keeping our turns to a half-circle, Nova Scotians are protecting their roads, their communities, and their skies.”

Media Contact
Ms. Wendy Cyclone, Senior Advisor
Department of Unusual Traffic Phenomena
Government of Nova Scotia
Email: halfturnonly@novascotia.ca