Florida Administrative Code › 5 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › 5J - Division of Consumer Services › Chapter 5J-18 - PERMITTING AND INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR AMUSEMENT DEVICES AND AMUSEMENT ATTRACTIONS › Section 5J-18.015 - Regulation of Go-Kart Tracks and Similar Vehicles

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Purpose. This section establishes
				specific requirements for go-kart amusement rides operating up to 30 miles per
				hour in addition to the other requirements contained in this chapter pertaining
				to amusement rides. Amusement rides guided by an automatic steering system are
				exempt from this section. These requirements help insure that go-kart rides
				constructed permanently or temporarily in the State are safely operated and
				maintained. Go-kart vehicles and tracks shall at a minimum meet these
				requirements.
(2) Definitions. As
				used in this rule, the following definitions shall apply:
(a) Adult Track means a track that is
				designed to operate adult vehicles or kiddie vehicles but not at the same time
				unless alternative specifications are provided by the manufacturer.
(b) Adult vehicle means a vehicle designed
				for patrons who are a minimum of 52 inches of height and have leg length
				sufficient to reach the brake and throttle control unless alternative
				specifications are provided by the manufacturer of the vehicle.
(c) Carrier means a component of an amusement
				device which holds or contains the patron or patrons.
(d) Frame means the primary supporting
				members of the vehicle.
(e) Family
				track means a track that is designed to operate kiddie and adult vehicles that
				have been designed and modified to be compatible for safe operations.
(f) Governor means a device that limits the
				maximum speed of a vehicle to a predetermined number of miles per
				hour.
(g) Kiddie track means a
				track that is designed to only operate with kiddie vehicles.
(h) Kiddie vehicle means a vehicle designed
				for patrons not over 54 inches in height and with a leg length sufficient to
				reach the throttle and brake control unless alternative specifications are
				provided by the manufacturer of the vehicle.
(i) Pit area means that designated area where
				patrons are loaded or unloaded into and out of vehicles.
(j) Refuel Area means that area where engine
				fueling is accomplished.
(k) Remote
				Control Speed Limiting Device means a speed limiting component which allows the
				operator of the track to bring the throttle back to idle of any vehicle on the
				track.
(l) Roll Bar means a frame
				or structure which extends above the patron's head and is designed to support
				the weight of the vehicle, and protect the patron should the vehicle turn
				over.
(m) Safety Restraint means an
				adjustable lap belt and cross body safety restraints or harness.
(n) Track means the physical surface over
				which the vehicle travels.
(o)
				Track Safety Barrier means a physical obstruction designed to prevent a vehicle
				from leaving the track.
(p) Vehicle
				means a carrier controlled or driven by patrons specifically designed to be run
				and which is run on a fixed course for amusement, pleasure, or excitement of
				the patron. Vehicle includes go-karts, and other similar
				vehicles.