Originally Posted by I-Like-To-Bike
Assuming the sidewalk cycling is legal (which it is in many, if not most places, regardless if the bicycle is called a vehicle or not) which direction is "wrong way"? and "wrong way" IAW with whom - careless/inattentive smarty pants cyclists/motorists who think it is a trick?
Uh oh...let me clarify...
Presume I'm driving my truck...at an uncontrolled intersection or driveway...wanting to turn either left or right.
If a cyclist is riding on the sidewalk, but in the same direction as the adjacent traffic, I'm going to see him coming at an intersection or driveway.
If I look to the left to be sure no cars are coming, then to the right to be sure no peds are coming, then look left again before I proceed, a "wrong way" bike rider (coming from my right on the sidewalk or street) may have enough speed to be in front of my vehicle by the time I proceed. Especially when visibility is poor due to buildings being close to the road. That's when I've almost nailed one.
My car has relatively wide front roof supports, so I am extra, extra careful at intersections and sidewalk crossings to be sure no one is behind them. Just the same, none of us can look in all directions at once.