Clearly there are exceptions. In my area, I don't come across lights that use sensors (or at least the sensors pick up cyclists). I'm just uneasy with saying "

Clearly there are exceptions. In my area, I don't come across lights that use sensors (or at least the sensors pick up cyclists). I'm just uneasy with saying "red lights = stop signs for bicyclists". In complicated intersections, you need to wait for the green, unless it's very obvious there's no oncoming traffic.