While I agree we shouldnt coddle obese people and act like it's okay for being obese, that park was totally at fault. Yeah she was too fat for the bar to hold her, but they shouldn't have let her on the ride in the first place then and if she refused they can have security escort her out.
In which case the proper response to the bar not fitting is "kick the person off the ride for safety reasons," not "let the person fall to their death and then ignore the fact that you knew it was likely to happen."
Well I guess they should have a weighing scale at all the rides so everyone can get their weight weighed so they'll know who's to heavy to ride. Of course since it's at an amusement park where efficiency is key and getting everyone on the ride quickly is paramount, the indicator would have to be something really obvious and noticeable. Giant Flashing Red Light for anyone that weighs too much. I'm sure no one could possibly find a fault with that kind of system.
*worked at Disney and Universal*
There is a way for them to know if someone is too large to fit in the restraints. There are certain protocols for this, and also guidelines. On the bars that are locked into place, there is a certain spot the bar has to pass before being cleared in order for the Attractions Attendant at Load to show an all clear to send the vehicle. That's why you may notice on rollercoasters that there are certain seats that seem a bit larger than others. That is to accommodate a 10:82 (a guest that may be too large). Those have been implemented for many years. Early 60s for most rides. If the attraction/ride did not use those safety protocols and allpwed the overweight guest on and there was not a liability clause posted anywhere that the guest could see and read... Then the operators were truly at fault.
There is a way for them to know if someone is too large to fit in the restraints. There are certain protocols for this, and also guidelines. On the bars that are locked into place, there is a certain spot the bar has to pass before being cleared in order for the Attractions Attendant at Load to show an all clear to send the vehicle. That's why you may notice on rollercoasters that there are certain seats that seem a bit larger than others. That is to accommodate a 10:82 (a guest that may be too large). Those have been implemented for many years. Early 60s for most rides. If the attraction/ride did not use those safety protocols and allpwed the overweight guest on and there was not a liability clause posted anywhere that the guest could see and read... Then the operators were truly at fault.