Yellow Turn Arrows to Start Popping Up Throughout St. Louis
Confused about when you can make a left turn at a stop light? The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that flashing yellow arrows will replace that standard green light at many left turn lanes in the St. Louis area. To some this comes as no surprise. The Missouri Department of Transportation has been experimenting with these lights along Olive Boulevard since 2006. According to the Federal Highway Administration the signals increase safety. Motorists are more likely to yield when turning at a blinking yellow arrow than at a steady green light.
When the yellow arrows started appearing on Olive Boulevard, several low-speed car crashes occurred at the intersections. Several motorists reported being confused about what the yellow arrow meant. MoDOT will be launching a public education campaign on the blinking yellow arrow in the future. Expect to see the blinking arrows at the busiest intersections throughout the metro area first. MoDOT has not yet announced where the blinking arrows will appear.
Auto accidents at busy intersections can be particularly dangerous. These intersections can produce high and low impact collisions where motorists are at risk for all types of injuries including whiplash, neck pain, hyperextension, hyper flexion, back pain, and many others. If you have been injured in a Missouri car accident seek immediate medical attention, and contact an experienced Missouri accident lawyer as soon as possible.
