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What the 'Idaho stop' law does and what cyclists must do
Summary
A presenter explained that the 'Idaho stop' allows bicyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs and red lights as stop signs, outlined rider responsibilities, cited safety data from Idaho and Delaware, and referenced the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's assessment.
A presenter (staff member) explained how the so-called "Idaho stop" law changes bicyclist duties at intersections and summarized safety data and agency guidance.
The presenter said the Idaho stop is "a statewide law . . . that allows bicyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs and red lights as stop signs," and described the specific responsibilities it creates for riders.
Under the law as described in the presentation, at a stop sign a bicyclist must "confirm that there is no other traffic,…
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