Because the leading cause of accidents is rider misconduct, these numbers could be reduced even further if people's awareness of ride safety was heightened. Some state inspections departments can inform you of a park's safety record. If a park has a consistency of accidents that occur due to structural or maintenance failure, or operator error, then you might consider visiting another park. Also, see that there is an adequate number of security officers or policemen roaming about the park. Make sure that alcohol is not allowed to be consumed on the midway, and that teenage gangs are adequately and appropriately monitored.
All major rides have some kind of age, weight, or height restriction.
Usually, children under a certain height or age cannot ride without a parent. In some cases, people with certain medical conditions are warned not to ride. In any case, be aware of restrictions and heed warnings. Each ride has at least one ride operator. It is important to follow the instructions that operators may give upon the start or stop of a ride.