Assuming you are riding clipless, I would argue that this is a bad idea. Getting in and out of cleats is annoying and takes your attention away from surrounding cages that might take you out.

You can come pretty much to a complete stop. With decent balance and a bit of practice, you can come to a complete stop, without getting out of your pedals.

I understand you're just playing CYA in this case, but, when it is at the cost of actually making things more dangerous, it is a game I won't play.

I wonder if there is any legal precedent on this subject where this is taken into consideration in allowing riders to roll (very slowly) stop signs.