Originally Posted by
ItsJustMe
Also, since you're riding illegally, you have NO standing legally if you get hit. Whatever damages you get are probably not going to be covered by the other guy's insurance, and you've got no chance in court.
While I agree that it is a very bad idea to ride against traffic, you cannot give a blanket statement like that. Yes, there would be liability to the bicycle rider for riding the wrong direction, but that does not completely negate any responsibility for the car driver. If the driver is more at fault, then the cyclist does have recourse.
Examples: Cyclist riding wrong way but motorist is drunk or under the influence. Cyclist is going wrong way but motorist runs a red light or stop sign.