New Jersey has fewer safety violations than last year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New Jersey state inspectors reported fewer safety violations with amusement park rides this summer, while the number of serious injuries remained unchanged from last year. Statistics released Monday by the state Division of Codes and Standards showed that through Labor Day, inspectors found 1,498 safety violations, down from 2,268 last year. The state also licensed 1,998 amusement rides this year, up from 1,811 last year.