Arguments over a confusing middle lane at a busy High Wycombe town centre roundabout have rumbled on social media for months.

Drivers told of road-rage issues they had experienced at the A40 Abbey Way gyratory - in particular, the mini roundabout next to the Wycombe Abbey entrance.

The roundabout has three lanes, but there are no lane markings, and only two exits - straight on towards Marlow Hill and right towards Queen Victoria Road - so drivers have been stumped about what the middle lane should be used for.

Some argued that the middle lane should only be used if you are turning right towards the police station but then left at the next roundabout towards the flyover.

Others said the middle lane should only be used if you are heading towards Marlow Hill, but then turning right at the next roundabout towards Bucks New University.

And some seemed to think that both those arguments were correct.

In a bid to clear it up once and for all, the Bucks Free Press asked Transport for Bucks directly.

And it seems the mysterious middle lane can actually be used by everyone.

Bucks Free Press:

Transport for Bucks' network safety manager Sue Brown said there is "no clear cut rule" for this particular roundabout - and urged drivers to be considerate.

She said: "Lane positioning when negotiating and approaching roundabouts is covered in the Highway Code under rule 184 to 190. Rule 186 states 'when taking the first exit to the left, unless signals or markings indicate otherwise – signal left and approach in the left hand lane' and 'when taking an exit to the right or going full circle, unless signs or markings indicate otherwise – signal right and approach in the right-hand lane'.

"Therefore drivers approaching and intending to turn right should take up a position in the right hand lane and drivers going ahead (the first exit to the left) should take up a position in the left hand lane.

"There are only two exits to this roundabout, which are indicated on an advanced direction sign approximately 140m prior to the roundabout, but drivers may assume there are two lanes to use to go ahead.

"The lane markings change to three lanes at the give way line in order to reduce queue lengths, but without lane direction marking does allow those drivers approaching in the right hand lane to go ahead but with due care to those on their right and left and when merging ahead.

"Drivers intending to turn right, from the right hand lane, but then left towards Abbey Way can also use the centre lane, but care should be given to those to their right moving across as they exit.

"There is no clear cut rule to apply here but drivers should always drive according to the Highway Code and with due care and consideration to other road users."