I absolutely won't run red lights ($200 in SF for that one, and cyclists DO get ticketed here). I don't put my foot down at stop signs, unless a car is already at the 4w stop, but I come as close to a stop as I can. I never ride on side walks. I am sure I look like a Fred with my day-glo yellow jacket, front and rear lights, but I just want to make it home alive to my family. I don't understand why everyone is in such a hurry, frankly.