1. Improved safety: Height restrictions can help ensure that riders are safely secured in the ride restraints and that there is an appropriate amount of room around them. This can reduce the risk of riders being injured by hitting their head or extremities on parts of the ride or from sudden impacts.
2. Compliance with standards: Many municipalities and jurisdictions have regulations and policies for ride safety, including height restrictions on certain rides. This is to ensure that amusement rides are designed and operated to minimize the risk of injury.
Potential drawbacks of having a height restriction on fairground rides include:
1. Restriction on accessibility: Height restrictions can prevent individuals who are shorter than the required height from enjoying various rides at a fair or amusement park. This can be disappointing for children and their families, including parents or guardians seeking fun experiences suited for family participation.
2. Loss of revenue for vendors: Ride vendors in a fair who invest in rides meant for those below the imposed height requirement could lose patronage due to fewer patrons meeting the height specifications, resulting in decreased profits. As they are unable to provide services to customers under certain heights.