Originally Posted by
epnnf
I approach a stop sign intersection. I notice a Glendale (Ohio) police car @ the cross street. He was there first. I come to a complete stop/put my foot down; he gives a hand signal for me to go ahead. Why??? Happens all the time- a given car will have the right-of-way, but still yield to me (I'm sure cause I'm a bike). Frustrating.
The cop could have yelled at you for not riding far enough at the right. Seems like it's better that he stopped for you.
I suspect many drivers who stop really don't trust that the rider will do something sensible. That is, they are driving defensively (rather than being polite).