diff --git a/data/core.yaml b/data/core.yaml
index 68bd982f7..e02459336 100644
--- a/data/core.yaml
+++ b/data/core.yaml
@@ -500,6 +500,7 @@ en:
           other: "Split {n} features."
       not_eligible: Lines can't be split at their beginning or end.
       parent_incomplete: This line cannot be split because it is part of a larger relation which has only been partially loaded. Make sure that all ways connected to this way are present on the map.
+      simple_roundabout: This line cannot be split because this roundabout is part of a larger relation. You must remove it from the relation first.
       connected_to_hidden: This can't be split because it is connected to a hidden feature.
     restriction:
       annotation:
diff --git a/modules/actions/split.js b/modules/actions/split.js
index 8e3a51d90..2039bc3e9 100644
--- a/modules/actions/split.js
+++ b/modules/actions/split.js
@@ -428,6 +428,9 @@ export function actionSplit(nodeIds, newWayIds) {
                             }
                         }
                     }
+                    if (way.tags.junction === 'roundabout' && way.isClosed()) {
+                        return 'simple_roundabout';
+                    }
                 }
             }
         }