On May 1, 2002 it became mandatory in Alberta for all children under the age of8 V' n3 `) q) y+ P( T% J$ J
18 to wear approved bicycle helmets when cycling. 6 W Z* v2 \- h" `0 O& ?- `* y 2 ]$ ~' C- I8 o* ?4 w- ~We are aware that enforcement agencies will be conducting helmet checks this& X, J- @; N6 K1 c L3 m
summer. The fine is $69.00, which is substantially higher than the cost of a" S+ L& r$ ?/ J3 S2 q4 M7 r3 ?( R, K
helmet.0 f% }: I8 V+ c0 H