Points to Note (for Parents)
on Safe Use of Amusement Rides

Know your child' s capabilities
Know your child' s capabilities and limitations and think carefully whether a particular ride is appropriate for your child. Watch the ride with your child for a while before boarding. Don' t put your child on the ride that he or she is afraid of. When a child get scared, he or she might attempt to exit before it stops, putting him or her in a potential dangerous situation.

Read warning signs aloud to your child
Read the warning signs aloud to yourself and your child before getting on a ride. The signs are normally posted at the entrance of the queuing area.

Obey height and/or age restrictions
Obey minimum height/age restrictions. Don' t argue with ride operator because your child is too short to ride. Restrictions are based on the size and position of the ride's restraint system. For your child' s safety, it is better not to ride in event of a borderline case.

Teach safety precautions to your child
Teach safety precautions to your child, like keeping hands and feet inside the ride at all times, staying seated, holding on to safety bars tightly with both hands and obeying the ride operator' s instructions. Lap bars and handholds are part of the safety equipment. Teach your child how to use them.

Don't get off until operator tells to do so
Explain to your child that rides sometimes stop temporarily, but riders must never get off until the operator tells them to do so.

Guide your child to think about the consequences
Ask some questions to let your child to think about the consequences of dangerous behavior. For examples, what could happen if you unhooked your seatbelt on a roller coaster? What could happen if you extend your hands and legs out of the vehicle? What could happen if you try to jump out before the ride stops?

Tell your child what to do if he or she gets frightened
Talk to your child about what to do if your child gets frightened while the ride is moving. Tell her not to get out of the ride. Explain that amusement rides might seem scary, but they are not dangerous as long as riders hold on tight, stay seated, and keep their hands and feet inside.

Check whether the lap bar is fit for your child
Some lap bars may fit certain range of body size of passengers. You should check every time the tightened lap bar is fit for your child or ask the operator to check it if in doubt.

Pay attention when the ride slows to a stop
Pay special attention as the ride slows to a stop. Children who are in a rush to be the first one off, or in a hurry to get to the next ride, may try to exit while the ride is still moving.

Watch all extremities
Don' t put your child on a ride he has outgrown. Maximum height and weight limits are just as important as minimum limits. If you cannot count on your child to stay seated with hands and feet inside, don' t let him or her ride.

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If your children are going to ride on their own, point out the operator and loading/unloading locations to them before entering the gate. If you are accompanying with them to ride, especially on a rotating ride, load the children to the inside position of the bench seating, if possible.

Points to Note (General)
on Safe Use of Amusement Rides

Eat and drink appropriately throughout your stay at the park or carnival
Excessive eating or dehydration which may increase the risk of illness on some rides should be avoided.

Read and obey the posted rules
Follow the instructions given by the ride attendants. Read the warning sign carefully and obey height/age limits. The rules and restrictions are normally posted at queuing and/or loading area of the ride.

Be in good health and sober
You must be in good health to ride. Expectant mothers and persons who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol should never ride. If you have had recent surgery, high blood pressure, poor heart condition, neck or back problems, don' t go for a ride. If you are in doubt of any pre-existing conditions that you might have, consult your doctor first or else not to ride.

Do what one' s strength allows
Be conservative especially in picking rides for children, elderly or disabled persons. Some mechanical rides are physically demanding and emotionally intense. Don' t ride anything you are uncomfortable with or that your child is too afraid of.

Pay attention to dressing and belongs
Tie up long hair, remove all loose articles (sunglasses, hats, jewelry, cell phones, hand bags, etc.) before getting on to the ride. No carried on items unless on-board storage pouch is provided inside the ride vehicle.

Be vigilance on the ride conditions
While most of the parks and carnival pay close attention to the ride safety, don' t get on a ride if you see obviously broken parts, signs of poor maintenance, or an inattentive operator.

Stay in “locked and loaded” position for the entire ride cycle
For ride provided with passenger restraint system, the attendant will assist you to position properly and secure the restraint before the ride is launched. If not, please raise your hand and voice out aloud for the attention of the operator. Double check by yourself if the seat belt, shoulder restraint, lap bars, chain or like is secured and ask for operator' s assistance in case of doubt.

Remain seated and don' t reach out
Remain seated, hold tight the available grips, keep your hands and feet inside the ride vehicle at all times. Never stand up on a roller coaster to get a “bigger thrill”. If a ride stops temporarily, due to breakdown or other reasons, stay seated and wait for the ride to start up again or for the operator’s further instruction.

Stop riding before you get excessively tired

Take frequent breaks if you are riding high speed and demanding mechanical rides

Report Hazards
If you see any condition that you think is not safe or someone get injured or feel not comfortable, report to the ride attendant, park or carnival management at the first instance.