stop as yield

stop as yield
 n.— «This portion of the Idaho law is sometimes referred to as “Stop as yield,” meaning that cyclists may treat stop signs as yield signs. The Idaho law also allows “red as stop,” meaning that cyclists may treat red lights as stop signs.» —“Legally Speaking with Bob Mionske – Stop as yield” by Bob Mionske C.I.C.L.E Jan. 22, 2009. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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