On May 1, 2002 it became mandatory in Alberta for all children under the age of 8 s3 X/ l- L" C% W& }& o$ o18 to wear approved bicycle helmets when cycling.4 ?9 a% `. b8 b9 [
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We are aware that enforcement agencies will be conducting helmet checks this / C4 s: F' i3 U% ~) N5 ssummer. The fine is $69.00, which is substantially higher than the cost of a& `# c- [% K, A+ C0 I4 \4 @ @
helmet.- W% R5 m+ r6 A$ X6 j