Michigan Laws 408.669 – Rider safety responsibilities; signs
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(1) An operator shall display signs indicating the applicable rider safety responsibilities provided in section 18 and the location of stations to report injuries under section 20. The signs shall be located in all of the following locations:
(a) Each station for reporting an injury.
Terms Used In Michigan Laws 408.669
- Carnival or amusement ride: means a device that carries or conveys passengers along, around, or over a fixed or restricted route or course for the purpose of giving its passengers amusement, pleasure, thrills, or excitement. See Michigan Laws 408.652
- Operator: means a person who controls the operation of a carnival or amusement ride. See Michigan Laws 408.652
- Sign: means any symbol or language that is reasonably calculated to communicate information to a rider or the rider's parent or guardian, including placards, prerecorded messages, live public address, stickers, pictures, pictograms, video, verbal information, and visual signals. See Michigan Laws 408.652
(b) Each first aid station.
(c) In addition to the locations described in subdivisions (A) and (B), the following locations:
(i) If there are not more than 4 entrances or exits for riders, at least 2 locations on the premises, including any entrance or exit most commonly used by riders.
(ii) If there are more than 4 entrances and exits for riders, at least 4 other locations on the premises, including the 4 entrances and exits most commonly used by riders.
(iii) At every carnival or amusement ride.
(2) In addition to the signs required under subsection (1), an operator shall post a sign at each carnival or amusement ride. The sign shall be prominently displayed at a conspicuous location, clearly visible to the public, and bold and legible in design. The sign shall include all of the following that apply:
(a) Operational instructions.
(b) Safety guidelines for riders.
(c) Restrictions on the use of the carnival or amusement ride.
(d) Behavior or activities that are prohibited.
(e) A legend that states: “State law requires riders to obey all warnings and directions for carnival or amusement rides and behave in a manner that will not cause or contribute to the injury of themselves or others. Riders must report injuries prior to leaving the premises.”.