On May 1, 2002 it became mandatory in Alberta for all children under the age of 7 p$ \8 f$ x7 w! m- j% g18 to wear approved bicycle helmets when cycling. 6 T" T, N: c" a- ?6 ^; P/ y# h$ g8 A( `% E6 w6 b- n$ B
We are aware that enforcement agencies will be conducting helmet checks this 7 F/ W* r9 J. V7 S7 usummer. The fine is $69.00, which is substantially higher than the cost of a5 p* B+ z/ E* V0 ^- f9 X, w
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