On May 1, 2002 it became mandatory in Alberta for all children under the age of 9 v8 n% u5 B( Y. o/ Y) x: T) o$ }18 to wear approved bicycle helmets when cycling. , k& V( ?7 h) Y$ m1 c w( M4 S2 E! i- k. X
We are aware that enforcement agencies will be conducting helmet checks this 8 P+ H( O# Y' a# L( W0 T8 I; xsummer. The fine is $69.00, which is substantially higher than the cost of a ?6 b- R& q# V, y2 @
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