Hoverboard Policy

Due to safety issues related to the charging and operation of hoverboards, and out of an abundance of caution, The University of West Alabama has implemented several temporary restrictions on the use of hoverboards on campus.

The following restrictions are effective immediately:

• Hoverboards will not be allowed in any University building, including housing and residential facilities and classroom and administrative buildings;
• Hoverboards cannot be recharged in any University-owned or University-leased facility or building; and
• Individuals who choose to ride hoverboards on campus must follow all traffic and pedestrian laws.

Restrictions will remain in place until safety concerns are resolved.

Thank you for your understanding as we work to keep our campus as safe as possible. If you would like additional product safety information on hoverboards, view a statement from the Chairman of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission regarding hover boards at:

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/About-CPSC/Chairman/Kaye-Biography/Chairman-Kayes-Statements/Statements/Statement-from-the-US-CPSC-Chairman-Elliot-F-Kaye-on-the-safety-of-hoverboards/.