Amusement facilities are making strides in inclusivity, but it's not always possible to include everybody. The forces exerted by some amusement rides or devices can be dangerous to a rider who cannot maintain the posture required for that ride.

Do not put children on rides if they show extreme fear. The child could attempt to escape the ride, which could cause serious safety issues.

Below are some tips that everyone should follow regardless of age or special conditions.

IDHS Amusement Ride Safety Inspections

The IDHS Elevators & Amusement Rides section regulates all amusement rides in Indiana that are temporarily set up or permanently fixed, which includes traveling carnivals and fairs as well as locations such as Holiday World, Indiana Beach or the Indianapolis Zoo. IDHS even regulates mechanical bulls that may get set up at various locations.

Did You Know?

In 2019, IDHS completed 512 amusement ride inspections.

IDHS inspectors check every ride annually prior to it taking riders the first time of the season.

Every ride at the Indiana State Fair gets inspected again, even if it has already had its annual inspection that year.

The ride inspection season usually lasts from March to November.

IDHS Amusement Ride Hotline

Call 1-888-203-5020 if an amusement ride appears to be improperly operated or maintained, or if it does not have a prominently displayed, current IDHS permit.