I believe it is illegal in Michigan as well, but it doesn't appear to be actually enforced. Frankly, it seems few traffic laws are enforced here (Detroit and its suburbs).

I've discussed this with a lot of people, and the general conclusion is that "nobody cares anymore". Not drivers, not police, nobody.

I'm not surprised there is a rise in roadway deaths. I feel some of it is due to the form factor of the cars on the road, but some must be how people just don't care anymore, and I'm not sure how to address that, when even the police don't seem to care.

A big reduction in British Columbia when it started being penalized. Except at stoplights, still way too many people not prepared to go when the light changes.