Should The Michigan U-Turn Be Adopted In Ohio & Indiana?

The Michigan U-Turn is unique to our state, but should it also be adopted in other Midwest states like Indiana and Ohio? A recent study shows that the percentage of deaths involving vehicles where a U-Turn is involved in Michigan only accounts for 1.33% of vehicular fatalities between 2017-2021.

This may not seem like much, but in states like Florida where there are nearly 200 U-Turn accidents, the percentage is 145% higher than the national average, as Jason Stone at Stone Injury Lawyers commented, over 1,000 people passed away from U-Turn-related crashes in that time frame:

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Florida's alarming U-turn crash rate, which is over 145% higher than the national average, highlights the importance of cautious driving and road safety awareness. It's crucial for all drivers to remain vigilant on the roads, especially when executing U-turn maneuvers. The analyzed national figures showed that at least 1,086 drivers were involved in fatal U-turn crashes between the years of 2017 and 2021. This statistic should serve as a reminder of the potential risks to all drivers.

Should The Michigan U-Turn Be Used In Ohio & Indiana?

From my perspective, it would seem WAY safer if we gave drivers a little extra room to make that U-Turn, as we have with the Michigan U. Accidents involving U-Turns in Indiana and Ohio are already low as it is, so maybe this a way to ensure they can lower those numbers.

Do you think the Michigan U-Turn is something the entire country should adopt, and if so, do you think it'll lower crash and fatality rates in U-Turn-related accidents?