Originally Posted by BlazingPedals
That was my point; that since it's not required to have a driver's license or auto insurance to ride a bike, it's improper to have a cycling violation charged to either of them. I've been told that by lawyers, I've been told that by police who are cyclists.
That's rather unfortunate that your lawyer gave you the same incorrect info as cycling cops. Had you called your insurance agent, he would have probably given you a better answer ("I'm not sure, let me check and get back to you", if he's smart) then he would have called underwriting, and they would have verified that a violation on your bike would be show on your driving record, and be considered when setting your rates.
As I stated before, if you run a stop sign on a bicycle, you run the risk of hitting a car. And if you hit a car, you are exposing your auto insurance company to a potential claim. Your negligent behavior is a liability, and you will be paying extra for the extra risk taken by the insurance company.
Your driving record printout will only show the violation number. It won't show that you were on a bike, and even if you had no license at the time, you'll still have a record for them to check. Get a new lawyer.