On May 1, 2002 it became mandatory in Alberta for all children under the age of/ a3 x5 P2 t: P/ h+ }* I+ Q$ r
18 to wear approved bicycle helmets when cycling.% L5 l' @1 _* l) c: A9 `0 |8 m8 _
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We are aware that enforcement agencies will be conducting helmet checks this % G( ~- u7 k. J# a/ y* Zsummer. The fine is $69.00, which is substantially higher than the cost of a; l8 I+ _" W" \; g: q6 M+ Y) `6 Q
helmet.- T- R n; u) o' u