California, it can be argued, also allows an interpretation in this vein. 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. A person riding a bicycle shall comply with the provisions of section 49-643, Idaho Code. According to Idaho law, any person who reproduces or distributes the Idaho Code for commercial purposes in violation of the provisions of this statute shall be deemed to be an infringer of the state of Idaho's copyright. No wonder they call us 'Anarchists'.
Rules fail, life experience prevails.
But more importantly than petty political name calling, most serious accidents occur in the first three months of riding, before life experience in the art of manoevering through traffic is gained. People who have run stops all their lives say it's safer. What we need is an educational program teaching bicycling skills in the schools, starting with kindergarten, not more police crackdowns. There are plenty of them out there. The traffic laws are designed for cars, and not for equal or safe access.