#Carnival slides registration#
#Carnival slides license#

Michigan has one of the oldest amusement ride safety programs in the country, protecting consumers for 50 years the first inspection was done in 1967.įour injuries were reported to LARA last year, compared to the estimated 50 million to 100 million rides taken in Michigan each year. LARA inspects amusement rides annually however, operators are required to conduct daily inspections before operation according to manufacturer criteria, national standards, and state law. LARA licenses more than 900 amusement rides including water slides and go-karts, carnival rides, and roller coasters. Consumers can file a complaint by visiting the complaint resource page here.

#Carnival slides license#

If Michigan consumers have questions regarding a ride’s license or inspection, they can call 51. They will assist the injured and report the injury to LARA.

Report any unsafe behavior or conditions on a ride to a ride supervisor or manager immediately.

Patrons with heart conditions, pregnancy, or back/neck injuries should heed any warning signs posted.

Stay seated until the ride comes to a complete stop and you are instructed to exit.

Do not ride with hands in the air. Secure loose hair, clothing, and belongings.

Keep hands, arms, legs, and feet inside the ride at all times.

Securely latch seat belts, shoulder harness, and lap bars before the ride begins.

Never seat a child on your lap, unless ride operators indicate it’s safe to do so.

Know the safest riding position for the kids.

Observe all age, height, and weight restrictions.

Know the rules of the ride listen to verbal or recorded instructions.

Here are a few safety tips on what you and the kids need to know before you go: Watch the ride with your kids before boarding, or ride along with them.” “Use good judgment when deciding if your child can safely ride alone. “Choose cautiously what rides you and your family can enjoy safely,” said Edgerton. Catastrophic accidents are often the result of rider inexperience, immaturity, and horseplay on such large machines. Although most full-sized rides are designed for adults and teens, there has been an increasing emphasis on the safety and retention of children on adult rides. Many Ferris wheels have had seat belts added to them to help keep kids in their seats. The speeds, heights, rapid changes in direction, and special effects can overwhelm and panic a child.Įdgerton emphasized that all amusement rides, including “kiddie rides,” are powerful machines. Kids between the ages of 7 and 12 account for nearly a third of all ride accidents.

Most amusement ride injuries are suffered by children under age 13 according to national data compiled by the Saferparks organization.

#Carnival slides registration#

LARA works to make Michigan a leader in ride safety, inspection, and registration of amusement rides to ensure compliance with Michigan's rules and regulations that protect citizens of all ages while riding.

“We ask all ride patrons to do their part by following ride rules and restrictions and using all the safety equipment provided.” “Carnival rides in Michigan are held to the highest safety standards to keep riders safe,” said LARA Director Shelly Edgerton.

Email: 18, 201 8 – The more than 40 million people who will travel Michigan to enjoy carnival and amusement rides this summer season are urged to make safety a top priority, especially with the kids.