In Idaho (PDF), bicyclists are allowed to treat stop signs as
yields, and red lights as stop signs (essentially; see the
actual law for details). This seems like a very reasonable
approach, balancing the fact that bicycles are smaller, more
maneuverable, and less dangerous for crossing intersections
against the fact that you still do need to stop at red lights
and be safe when going through intersections. Are there any
other states or countries that have similar laws? 49-720.
STOPPING — TURN AND STOP SIGNALS. - A person operating a bicycle
or human-powered vehicle approaching a stop sign shall slow down
and, if required for safety, stop before entering the
intersection. After slowing to a reasonable speed or stopping,
the person shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle in the
intersection or approaching on another highway so closely as to
constitute an immediate hazard during the time the person is
moving across or within the intersection or junction of
highways, except that a person after slowing to a rea