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Introduction and scope
The Alberta helmet law came into effect
from 1st May 2002. It applies to cyclists under 18 years of age and includes
passsengers and toddlers on tricycles.
Compliance and enforcement
Not known.
Effect on casualties
In the three years prior to the law, % head
injuries were relatively constant at just above 5%. In the six months following
the law, % head injuries increased to above 10% for children and just under 10%
for all age groups. [1] (based on data from 9 health regions)
Effect on cycle use
Surveys in Edmonton in 2000 (pre-law) and 2004 (post-law) suggest that cycling by children and teenagers has been significantly reduced compared with adults (59% children, 41% teenagers) [2].
Cost benefit
No data available.
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References
[1]
Head injuries up after helmet law?, Edmonson Sun, 12th
July 2003.
[2]
Hagel BE, Rizkallah JW, Lamy A, Belton KL, Jhangri GS, Cherry N, Rowe BH. Bicycle helmet prevalence two years after the introduction of mandatory use legislation for under 18s in Alberta, Canada. Injury Prevention, 2006;12:262-265. 
Page last updated 30th August 2006
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