When did overtaking on a mini roundabout become a thing?

When did overtaking on a mini roundabout become a thing?

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ian in lancs

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Friday 22nd March
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Twice in the last month I've witnessed overtaking on a mini roundabout!

The first was about 6pm where I was turning right, 90deg, at a cross roads junction with a mini roundabout / painted white circle. A mini, also turning right, passed me in the junction on the right hand side of the roundabout only just missing a collision by me moving left a bit.

The second, a three road t junction with a painted white circle. Two cars approaching the junction about 2pm, the second one, a Datsun Z, overtakes the first one by driving to the right of the circle. Both cars use same entry road and same exit road.

First driver I'd say was in his twenties, the second in his thirties.

Both were urban 30mph roads. The first incident has an infant school, pub and restaurants on the junction. The second, a bus route, has an infant school, high school and a blind entry/exit to a wood where dog walkers, cyclists and runners frequent.

Dangerous driving?