N.J. Admin. Code § 5:14A-9.34

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 5:14A-9.34 - Warning sign

(a) On major or super rides that expose a rider to high speed, substantial centrifugal force or a high degree of excitement, the owner shall post a conspicuous warning sign at the entrance of the ride advising the public of the potential risk to riders.

(b) The signs required shall be in sharply contrasting colors and be legible to a person of normal vision standing at a point of entrance to the ride.

(c) The sign required by this section shall read as follows or express an equivalent warning:

"Normal operation of this ride may be hazardous to the following people:

Those who are pregnant;

Those with heart conditions;

Those with serious back problems;

Those subject to motion sickness; or

Those with other health problems that may make them more vulnerable to injury.

The following people shall not use this ride:

Those under the influence of alcohol or drugs."

1. Exception: Signs installed before October 1, 2002 and conforming to N.J.A.C. 5:14-5.11 may continue to be used until they are replaced on a normal replacement basis.

(d) Operators and operator assistants are responsible for the maintenance of signage in or around the ride. Rides and attractions requiring signs inside each vehicle instructing riders of the safest way to ride shall be maintained at all times. If any vehicle is missing the safety signage, the vehicle should be tagged "Out of Service" until the sign can be replaced.

(e) All rides and attractions shall have a legible sign in plain view of the riding public indicating the height restriction for that ride. Any other limitations on who can use the ride shall be clearly stated on the sign.

(f) The owner or operator shall not post any sign that prohibits or discourages any handicapped or physically challenged person from using the ride, provided, however, that this prohibition shall not apply to any notice of manufacturer's requirements for safe use of the ride.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:14A-9.34