On May 1, 2002 it became mandatory in Alberta for all children under the age of2 E4 h: O' m9 x( B
18 to wear approved bicycle helmets when cycling. * w* I2 k& r: V & }2 s5 e: s3 D( g4 fWe are aware that enforcement agencies will be conducting helmet checks this3 K5 V8 Y& \/ h' h- _2 {& L7 n4 S
summer. The fine is $69.00, which is substantially higher than the cost of a ]: c1 s) N& b$ [+ ^$ ]
helmet.0 ]( B8 N: W( N6 y