Originally Posted by
CB HI
States certainly jumped on the right turn on red pretty fast for motorist convenience, even though it made it less safe for pedestrians and cyclist. The Idaho Stop does little for motorist convenience, so why bother?
Right on red was enacted in the 70's to reduce fuel consumption and emissions, and is now federally governed as part of each states energy conservation plan required to receive federal assistance. I wasn't driving age in the 70's, but I do remember there was resistance to it.
Idaho stops are a "convenience" that reflects the reality that cyclists are not motorists or pedestrians.