European Cities Allowing Bikes to Run Red Lights

[OakLeaf]

It totally depends on the intersection, I think. How many lanes (both in the street you're on and in the cross street), how wide a bike lane/shoulder, does the road change in any way on the other side of the intersection, how heavy is traffic, what's the speed limit, what are local drivers' habits. I don't think whether to filter through traffic is one of those questions that has a blanket answer. It certainly doesn't for me.

[Seajay]

Problem with passing all the stopped cars to move to the front is that everyone who managed to get around you safely...now has to do it again...and again at the next light. Seems to me the fewer cars coming up behind be the better. At least I can see what's happening ahead.
I always wait in my spot in line.

[rubysoho]

Problem with passing all the stopped cars to move to the front is that everyone who managed to get around you safely...now has to do it again...and again at the next light. Seems to me the fewer cars coming up behind be the better. At least I can see what's happening ahead.
I always wait in my spot in line.

This reflects my own thoughts/opinion regarding the situation. But the point about being visible to those turning left from the oncoming traffic lane is valid too. However I think I will still wait my turn in line and try to increase my own awareness of oncoming cars turning left.

Back on topic, I can't imagine running a red light. Paris is a busy city so I can't imagine their intersections are any less busy than mine. I'll slow down and roll through a stop sign at most. A red light? No way.

I also refuse to hop over to the crosswalk like I see a lot of cyclists do when they don't want to wait for a red light.