In California, this is required by law. As a frequent cyclist (recreational), bicycle commuter, driver of SUV/car, and Vespa: I am AMAZED how few who operate vehicles on our highways demonstrate they have a clue about this basic law. Cyclists often get cranky when I take the bike lane in any of my motorized vehicles (preparing to turn right), and I even see cyclists pass me (while on my bicycle) AND the car preparing to turn right -- on the car's RIGHT side! Insane.

Having written all of that -- I see NO reason for a cyclist to squeeze up along the R side of a motorized vehicle (especially a LARGE one) already waiting at a red light (when there isn't a dedicated bike lane). Yikes! Let the freaking car(s) go on their way and take your place in line. If there is so much traffic that you aren't making it through that light, then you should probably be reconsidering SOME part of the equation (mode or path of transport).