On May 1, 2002 it became mandatory in Alberta for all children under the age of " W* x- X3 I; ~8 w18 to wear approved bicycle helmets when cycling.. e# J% S) a9 a! V1 n& g( V. C
; b2 ]; i6 _/ ~/ ], uWe are aware that enforcement agencies will be conducting helmet checks this 8 y/ ^4 E8 S+ m* h( dsummer. The fine is $69.00, which is substantially higher than the cost of a9 R$ J/ v0 j* r- M
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