On May 1, 2002 it became mandatory in Alberta for all children under the age of ; L! l9 w6 i \6 I; v' V/ K18 to wear approved bicycle helmets when cycling.; n. M/ ]+ d1 f! ^7 ~
t( L( e* A1 t# i2 t* q. lWe are aware that enforcement agencies will be conducting helmet checks this; f8 l- o) m7 y) {* L! D' v3 K8 f
summer. The fine is $69.00, which is substantially higher than the cost of a% D4 ~' k; t- }+ s [0 v q# \
helmet.5 y& X% a8 V" y