Anecdotally, I was about 14 when this law came out. At the time probably about 300-400 of the 1200 kids at my college that biked to school. There were multiple

Anecdotally, I was about 14 when this law came out. At the time probably about 300-400 of the 1200 kids at my college that biked to school. There were multiple bike sheds and they were always packed. Fast forward 20 years, and my son is now the one biking to school. I think probably there are about 15-30 kids (out of about 800) that bike to school on a regular basis. The single bikeshed is usually almost empty, and at least half of the items in there are scooters (which are not affected by this law afaik). Probably loads of reasons that this is the case - more protective parents, better school zoning rules (closer schools). Equally I know there are less buses (ie no busses to my sons school). Seems possible to me that having to wear an 'uncool' helmet has contributed to this huge reduction. I bike to work everyday and have never had an accident, (but couldn't imagine not using a helmet). I do wonder though about the cost of health terms of having all these kids being driven to school instead of getting a daily bike ride in...