Homer Watson and Ottawa Three Lane Roundabouts

[Coke6pk]

Out of curiosity - it it illegal to NOT use the bypass, if available?

Ive noticed quite a few right hand turns from e/b Homer Watson to s/b Ottawa thru the roundabout and not the by-pass.  Recently there seems to be a bit higher traffic in the bypass and no traffic in the lane that moves into the roundabout, hence it being a faster option... [and you then have priority over those waiting in the bypass lane waiting to yield].  I assume as traffic increases this will no longer be the case.

There are no lane markings/designations yet (as its 1 lane everywhere), so there is nothing to be deemed illegal.  If that lane becomes marked as a straight ahead lane, technically you could be cited for "lane change not in safety" or "Disobey sign".

Coke