I cant speak for the author but if im on my bicycle and at an intersection waiting and theres no traffic ill infrequently run the red. It might be illegal but

I cant speak for the author but if im on my bicycle and at an intersection waiting and theres no traffic ill infrequently run the red. It might be illegal but it prevents cars from driving into the back of me (SMIDSY) and allows me to get up to speed before any cars at the intersection proceed after a green.