Attractive Nuisance Awareness

1. What is the definition of an attractive nuisance?

A well-maintained public attraction

A condition or object that may attract child trespassers and pose a danger to them

A nuisance that is legally permitted

A seasonal hazard

2. Which of the following are examples of attractive nuisances in municipal settings?

Community gardens and bike racks

Stormwater ponds and unsecured construction sites

Public restrooms and picnic tables

Streetlights and sidewalks

3. What are effective risk control measures for attractive nuisances?

Ignoring the hazard

Posting on social media

Fencing off hazardous areas and conducting inspections

Waiting for complaints

4. When can a municipality be held liable for an attractive nuisance?

When the condition is dangerous and attracts child trespassers

When the hazard is well-known

Only during business hours

If the nuisance is seasonal

5. Which of the following best describes the purpose of securing attractive nuisances?

To make the area more appealing to visitors

To reduce municipal liability and prevent accidents

To comply with seasonal maintenance schedules

To improve landscaping aesthetics

6. What should municipalities do if they identify an attractive nuisance hazard?

Wait for a formal complaint before acting

Report it immediately and take corrective action

Post about it on social media

Ignore it if it seems minor