Roody.. I have never known of red lights to Not react to cyclists when NOT making a turn..For crossing intersections, I have never met a light Not on a timer? Turns, yes-that is true..
And if not a timer are there intesections w/o pedestarian activated by a button to yield to those crossing the intersection..Just doubt police would buy your story about not stopping at red lights.
I will say I have one point of contention about red lights.Maybe a technical point with a police officier..I do wait only briefly at red lights where there are three three roads intersecting..
IF not a road to my right, I might not wait..and have wondered if some jerko cop might split hairs with that call?