On May 1, 2002 it became mandatory in Alberta for all children under the age of. j5 v% n! a/ b4 r
18 to wear approved bicycle helmets when cycling.# e) J+ @ F; d0 P! H
. B7 e G* l+ Y$ j* gWe are aware that enforcement agencies will be conducting helmet checks this7 K; m2 h0 M5 i& {" s
summer. The fine is $69.00, which is substantially higher than the cost of a9 I; `9 u# l4 v5 l
helmet.8 x+ U6 a6 E5 ~7 ~0 S. `