On May 1, 2002 it became mandatory in Alberta for all children under the age of, ?# \* {3 J7 y. Q$ O. |+ T
18 to wear approved bicycle helmets when cycling.; h% Q! U5 ?6 Q' y1 I
6 S5 }0 @5 V5 U$ b7 h( yWe are aware that enforcement agencies will be conducting helmet checks this( [- a/ y( F" Y+ x& L% v
summer. The fine is $69.00, which is substantially higher than the cost of a ; J8 Q; I# W0 O( m! lhelmet.) J7 [! o6 a5 Q( Y! q6 ]