On May 1, 2002 it became mandatory in Alberta for all children under the age of) x& m7 L) r/ a G8 P
18 to wear approved bicycle helmets when cycling.5 ]9 H1 `. D2 ~6 L+ N1 W7 m" Z
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We are aware that enforcement agencies will be conducting helmet checks this* k+ q& t, r. K( Y; R! i3 c5 J, `
summer. The fine is $69.00, which is substantially higher than the cost of a4 o# n0 c! ]; ?+ ~% v
helmet.% |& p( U: F8 A2 H+ E* s