How Are Dodgems Safe?

Part of what has made the dodgems and bumper cars so enduringly popular with thrill seekers is how rough and tumble they are. It's just great fun to drive your own vehicle and, unlike when on the roads, be able to bump into others as you drive round the circuit. You may think the contact element of this amusement means that the dodgems are unsafe and to be avoided, but that just isn't true. There are numerous safety features which make the dodgems a fun activity where you don't need to worry about anything bad happening.

First of all, modern dodgems now feature seatbelts. These work just like they do in cars and prevent sudden jolts which could cause back and neck injuries during collisions. Other developments in bumper cars, such as phasing out the metal rods which connect to an electricity supply in the ceiling, also reduce unneeded obstacles that have the potential to get in the way or malfunction. To facilitate this, contemporary bumper cars now source their electricity from the floor of the circuit rather than the ceiling.

Another way that dodgems have massively increased safety is by dramatically improving the overall robustness of the bumper cars. This means that they provide a far safer, smooth and protected ride than they once did. You may not be aware, but when the dodgems first appeared they were so flimsy that they were not supposed to be driven into each other! However, through design improvements, the dodgems of today are able to withstand multiple blows from other bumper cars over and over again without any damage to them whatsoever.

We even have children's inflatable bumper cars, which feature a bouncy surround to reduce the forces endured in collisions, and you can expect our traditional dodgems to offer great safety standards, too!

The best safety standards with We Are Tricycle funfair hire

At We Are Tricycle we take the safety of our fairground amusements and funfair attractions and the people who ride in them extremely seriously, and the dodgems are no different. Just like everything we stock, we regularly check our dodgems cars and the circuit itself for any faults, and any necessary maintenance is carried out accordingly. Further, we always ensure that our dodgems contain PAT certified electronics, and all of our rides are fully ADIPS tested.

You will have nothing whatsoever to worry about when you hire from us, because our amusements all have £5-10million public liability insurance. This will give you complete peace of mind that nothing unexpected will come up, no matter what. Furthermore, as we have extensive experience of working with the largest event organisers in the UK, we know exactly what is required when delivering to functions featuring thousands of attendees. Our professionalism and service ensures that, even with an amusement as exciting as the dodgems, there will be nothing to worry about. We approach every job, regardless of size, with the same second-to-none attitude to safety.

If you have anything you'd like to discuss about the safety features of our dodgems and bumper cars, our expert team will be very happy to answer questions. Simply contact us directly and we will get back to you right away.