Originally Posted by operator
Or it might reaffirm to them that they need to be even more careful next time around cycling the wrong way. I don't see how someone would switch from riding wrong way to right way. The fear of getting hit from behind is a big one.
I believe it has a lot to do with how you rode a bike growing up. Like going from right-handed to left-handed, it is difficult to switch. If I am going the wrong way in traffic, I'm walking. Sure, it takes longer, but it's a helluva lot safer. When I'm doing 20 mph with traffic, it's like I'm part of traffic. I swear, drivers sense confidence and respect it (most of the time).