- Provide a forum for discussion of issues regarding amusement equipment safety, administration, regulation, and enforcement at all levels of government;
- Provide a mechanism to establish policy and coordinate Council activities regarding amusement equipment safety on national and international levels;
- Promote consensus on model laws, regulations, standards codes, enforcement, and administrative procedures among jurisdictions; and
- Foster cooperation among regulatory officials and amusement equipment industries to promote public safety.
Membership
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Membership in CARES is open to the chief government officials who are responsible for the oversight and enforcement of amusement ride and recreational equipment regulations within their jurisdiction. For more information, visit the Membership Application page.
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Summer is Here -- It’s Time to Enjoy Carnivals & Amusement Parks Safely!
by Doug Rathbun
Safety officials from CARES member agencies are promoting a safe start to the summer amusement ride season.
Michigan declared May 24-30 Amusement Ride Safety Week to bring awareness to the state's amusement ride industry and remind consumers to use thrill rides safely. MI press release
Pennsylvania Deputy Agriculture Secretary Bill Wehry held a press event at Dorney Park to highlight PA's Amusement Ride Safety Week, which runs from June 1-7. "While trained inspectors work hard to ensure the mechanical safety of amusement rides every day, riders must do their part to ensure they remain out of harm’s way," Wehry said. PA press release
Receive CARES Safety Notices Via Email
Inspectors and other interested individuals may sign up to receive CARES Safety Notices via email. Visit the Subscribe page for more information.
USAID Ride Numbers & Plates
The United States Amusement ID Program allows state or local agencies to permanently attach license plates that uniquely identify amusement rides within the U.S. The USAID number serves as the foundation of a national ride tracking system.
Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, and Oklahoma currently require USAID plates on rides operating in their jurisdictions. For more information, visit the CARES USAID webpage.
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