At least where I live (not US), the law states that bikes should not go against the traffic. Accidents are more dangerous in frontal collisions and the reactio

At least where I live (not US), the law states that bikes should not go against the traffic. Accidents are more dangerous in frontal collisions and the reaction window is shorter. I bike daily and I've been surprised a few times by other bikers coming against the traffic, especially in turns. edit: I think I misread you. You're talking about pedestrians. Oops.