[Fat Charlie]

When I'm approaching a red I'll bump if I know it's about to change- usually only if the left turners are already moving. Otherwise, I've got time. When I'm first at the light my "crank & go" time is always competitive with the guy in the other lane's "notice the light has changed and move foot to the gas" time. Two weeks ago someone got moving before me, but it doesn't happen often.

Keep in mind, I'm not doing stop light drag racing, I'm just trying to react quickly and get the car moving in around the same time other drivers expect someone to move in. If I'm several spots back, I just crank it when I see brake lights start shutting off.