There's no move afoot just yet to provide this same sort of "Idaho Stop" law in Arkansas... at least not until we get another chance in 2011 or so.

The only place where it's actually on the statute books is Idaho. They've had it in place since 1982, and most report no problems with it. Arizona defeated a bill like this early last week, and it looks like the Oregon bill will be stalled in committee for some time to come.

I'd feel a little more sympathetic toward the law if I saw even a few more of our riders actually stop, or even slow down for red lights and stop signs in the first place. I do stop for stop signs and red lights, and it's not that much of a hassle. Just remember to gear down for a quick, easier acceleration off the stop line, and even with cars, I usually catch them at the next light ;-)