I won't blow through a red light, ever. Stop signs, however, are relative where I am concerned. If I am in the country or on empty neighborhood streets where I've a clear line of sight then I will do what we used to call a "California stop", slow down and then go.

I've really wanted to stop and say something to cyclists I've seen in our downtown area who appear to consider a red light to mean "hurry up and get ahead of the cars). Some of them have their helmets attached to their handlebars I see more and more cyclists, many of them without helmets, and part of me wants to stop and talk to each one.

Indy, hopefully you gave that cyclist some food for thought and he will be a bit more cautious in the future.