On May 1, 2002 it became mandatory in Alberta for all children under the age of1 p4 e) l0 g( Y& T. g0 ~. A
18 to wear approved bicycle helmets when cycling.2 N: I8 n. [5 b6 r; z+ N; }4 G4 p
- U3 _- v \4 E. a5 t- {We are aware that enforcement agencies will be conducting helmet checks this+ S! g/ l2 {% O; ] {1 V
summer. The fine is $69.00, which is substantially higher than the cost of a; {/ M, F/ ]+ B4 P, w3 D: O: U4 W
helmet.0 a: a! B" R2 W, A' t/ Q+ F: p