On May 1, 2002 it became mandatory in Alberta for all children under the age of 9 `2 b2 e5 K# @9 G18 to wear approved bicycle helmets when cycling. ; Z# `7 m: q& c+ S; G9 C2 b2 Z# F# O l" Z
We are aware that enforcement agencies will be conducting helmet checks this1 R7 E$ a" j& p7 F
summer. The fine is $69.00, which is substantially higher than the cost of a0 P1 w" c' [1 j- e ^& y* Q
helmet.# d& O* v5 o6 q