Passenger/Rider Responsibility/Conduct; Posting Rules

PURPOSE: This rule is to specify passenger/rider rules and make these rules known by posting signs outlining such rules, responsibilities and conduct of the passenger/rider. (1) No amusement ride shall be operated in this state unless there are posted safety rules and responsibilities of passenger/ rider based upon standards set forth by the American Society for Testing and Materials. Signs presented for instruction to the public shall be prominently placed at each ride, bold in design, with wording short, simple and to the point. (2) Any amusement ride, which is subject to guardian, height, or weight requirement established by manufacturer, owner, or operator, shall have such legible restriction in plain view at the loading area to the ride. Such restrictions shall not be waived. (3) A passenger/rider on an amusement ride shall, at a minimum— (A) Obey the reasonable safety rules posted in accordance with this act and oral instructions for an amusement ride issued by the amusement ride owner or such owner’s employee or agent. (B) Refrain from acting in any manner that may cause or contribute to injuring such passenger/rider or others, including: 1. Interfering with safe operation of the amusement ride; 2. Not engaging any safety devices that are provided; 3. Disconnecting or disabling a safety device except at the express instruction of the operator; 4. Altering or enhancing the intended speed, course or direction of an amusement ride; 5. Extending arms and legs beyond the carrier or seating area except at the express direction of the ride operator; 6. Throwing, dropping or expelling an object from or toward an amusement ride; 7. Getting on or off an amusement ride except at the designated time and area, if any, at the direction of the ride operator, or in an emergency; 8. Unreasonably controlling the speed or direction of such passenger or an amusement ride; and 9. A rider may not board or attempt to board any amusement ride while under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance, or drug, or any combination thereof, as defined by Chapter 195, RSMo. AUTHORITY: section 316.206, RSMo 2000.* Original rule filed March 1, 1999, effective Sept. 30, 1999. Amended: Filed April 2, 2003, effective Oct. 30, 2003. *Original authority: 316.206, RSMo 1997.