On May 1, 2002 it became mandatory in Alberta for all children under the age of' z R1 d! U" g: i$ t3 a
18 to wear approved bicycle helmets when cycling.. R) i- @( a5 W% H; c
" B2 K/ l' {7 R# Q+ c/ z# Z. cWe are aware that enforcement agencies will be conducting helmet checks this9 y% |, `9 b7 z. J, v
summer. The fine is $69.00, which is substantially higher than the cost of a( Q, c6 r+ k8 J. ^5 e- l
helmet.. N# h/ V6 b8 i- I- S# L