I'm like the truck driver who posted above. It is dangerous and a disservice to cycling to treat Stop signs according to your own personal set of rules. Bikes on the road need to follow road rules, period, no exceptions. So, it is inconvenient. So what? We all put up with inconvenience in our daily lives, regardless of what we drive. Besides, if you can't come to a complete halt, look both ways and react appropriately at an interesection there is a real question whether you are skilled enough to be allowed off your driveway.

So many times I see, whether I'm on my bike, or in my vehicle, cyclists not only breaking traffic laws, but doing so in a dangerous and cavalier manner. Get real; if you want respect you have to give respect. Not only that but the motorist you tick off with your self-centered and dangerous riding may very well take it out on some innocent third party.

My experience is that most motorists will be very courteous to cyclists, even making up for a human mistake by the cyclist, if they see you are trying to ride by the rules and respecting all on the road.