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5. SAFETY
THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS ARE EXPECTED FROM: ASTM
F1928-98, “STANDARD SAFETY GUIDE FOR CONSUMER RECREATIONALY
USE OF FUN-CARTS”
Go kart shall not be operated with any modifications to the kart or it’s
components.
Go karts shall not be operated to perform racing, stunt riding, jumps,
spin-outs, donuts or other maneuvers which may cause loss of control,
or may cause uncontrolled operator or kart actions or reactions, as such
activities are likely to result in possible injury to the operator or bystand-
ers or both.
Go kart shall not be operated unless the rider is seated in the proper
position for vehicle operation with rider’s hands on the steering wheel,
the brake fully engaged and the safety beat fastened.
No person shall allow hands, feet, hair, body parts, clothing or similar
articles to come in to contact with moving parts of the go kart, wheels or
drive train while the engine is running.
Riders shall stay seated with both hands on the steering wheel and both
feet in the go kart at all times, whether moving or stationary, unless the
go kart is stopped completely and turned off.
Riders shall not operate the go kart if hair, clothing or other articles can
extend past the go kart seat back or under the wheels.
Go karts shall operate outdoors and only on smooth, level and dry sur-
faces.
Go karts shall not be operated on roads, streets, highways, or at any
other location where road vehicles are intended to travel.
Go karts shall be operated only with adequate lighting and under condi-
tions of suitable visibility.
No rider or other person shall contact any portion of the motor, wheels
or drive train for any purpose including maintenance until the motor has
been turned off and allowed to cool, and the go kart is in a stable and
stationary position.