When did they stop checking your lap bar...

[Tonka's Skipper]

They do both on (for instance) Tower of Terror, Soarin' and Star Tours.

The indicator lights (and "no-start" interlocks) are there, yes,
but the manual "tugging" will show if there are any loose mechanical issues.
It's a secondary fail-safe procedure.

ALSO...
It shows the CM that the guest has not just buckled the belt UNDERNEATH himself
(yes, it has happened) or it can more easily demonstrate that the guest has not pulled the
belt out and held it in an extremely loose-fitting manner.

The things guests will do to increase their "thrill" (and diminish their safety factor!)


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hi Robo,

I knew they did both, I was thinking maybe the system had been upgraded to the point the tugs were no longer reqiured.


I have also heard of foolish people buckling the belts under them..............seems I heard Ron White say.......*You can't fix stupid*............that saying fits here I would think!


AKK

 

[TunaSled]

The things guests will do to increase their "thrill" (and diminish their safety factor!)
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For the curious, check out this jerk.

 

[GiJohnsGirl]

For the curious, check out this jerk.

That is so dangerous! WHY would you do THAT?

 

[mesaboy2]

For the curious, check out this jerk.

This video has been suspected as faked in the past.

 

[TunaSled]

This video has been suspected as faked in the past.

Real or fake, still irresponsible to post a video like that, possibly encouraging others.

I've always took it to be real, never heard otherwise until now.

 

[Mickey's Best Girl]

from my years in daycare, think about where lapbelt rests. this is done to protect young CMs from being accused of touching young kids. as we used to say cover thy butt when dealing with children

As sad as it is, I always assumed this was the reason for the change.