One of the things I learned in Motorcycle Safety Instructor School was exaggerate your head movements. I do that and slow WAY down at stop signs so that it's obvious to any cars or pedestrians that I did in fact exercise caution and look before I proceeded.
Now that won't get you out of a ticket if the law is determined to write you one, but it may help reduce the fine if you choose to contest the full fine and points on your license in court.