Who was BU - woman or teen?

[PoppyPopcorn]

On holiday, at a large theme park, queue for a rolller coaster. Rule is the you must leave everything in lockers at entrance to ride including sunglasses, mobiles, cash etc. There is no explanation for this rule but given that the coaster turns you upside down more then once I'd assume it is to prevent items being thrown out and being either broken, or causing serious harm to people in the ground. You have to pass through metal detector door to access ride.

Group of three teens ahead of us. One teen decides she can't be separated from her mobile so slips it in her shoe. Woman behind me sees her do this. Teen passes through door, door beeps, they "wand" her body but not feet and are about to wave her through when woman pipes up that she has a phone in her shoe. Stand up row ensues between teen who tells woman to mind her own, and woman who tells teen off for being irresponsible and thinking rules don't apply to her. Security chucks teen off ride. Lots of muttering in line about keeping out of things which don't concern you.

Teen was BU. Having been involved on some level with theme parks due to a parent's job, the amount of safety they have to go through is incredible. Trust me, theme parks would much rather not have to spend a fortune on lockers, metal detectors, extra security, etc, but they do it because it is a necessity on various rides in order to keep riders safe, and to prevent lawsuits.

It's a bit like airport security. It may be a pain and feel like a bit of a faff, but if it means they catch the people who shouldn't be going on the planes, then a bit of inconvenience to me is well worth it.

Teen was a stupid arse.

Woman did the right thing especially seeing as she was riding at the same time and could have been affected.

If that phone wasn't secured in place, say in a zipped pocket, it could fall from a great height and smack someone on the head.

That could be so dangerous and cause a serious injury. It hurts enough if you drop your phone on your face when lay down holding it up. Never mind from hundreds of feet at great speed.

Definitely the teenager - agree with the PP who said that the metal detectors show that it's a serious safety issue. I'm a rule following busy body and I'd have shopped her too.

The teen was being unreasonable.

I've seen someone be smacked in the face by a falling wallet on a ride.

The rules exist for a reason. They're not there "just 'cause".

Also saw arrow earlier in the week at a Disney park - Disney Ben selfie sticks from their parks (not sure why, think in case they can be used to injure people) and Universal allow selfie sticks in.

Very cross man arguing with staff and not accepting the "our park, our rules" argument.

If it had fallen out of the girls shoe and been smashed to bits then the girl would have been really upset.

If that was the worst that could happen, I'd say tough luck if she's upset. It serves her right, and maybe she'll learn to follow the rules next time. But it's not about her, it's about other people who could be injured.