Safety standards for a carefree holiday at the ski resort of Meran 2000: 
HERE YOU CAN FIND ALL RULES, INCLUDING HOW TO OFFER ASSISTANCE AND AVOID AN ACCIDENT> 

Some of the most important rules are:

1. Control of speed and manner of skiing:
   Control your direction and speed of travel, taking account of the terrain, snow, weather and traffic conditions.
2. Choose the direction:
   The skier has to maintain a certain direction to not endanger another rider.
3. Choice of path:
   Select an appropriate path. If you are skiing behind someone it’s your responsibility to ski around them without causing any danger to them.
4. Overtaking:
   You can over-take from either left or right but you must leave enough distance between yourself and other skiers to allow them to manoeuvre properly.
5. Observing the signs:
   Pay attention to and follow the signs, markings and notices on the slope.
6. Offering assistance:
   You are obliged by law to offer help and assistance in the event of any accident. To report an accident call the emergency number 112. (See the element "HELP")
7. Compulsory wearing of helmets:
   All children under the age of 14 must by law wear a helmet while skiing or snowboarding also adults should not feel comfortable to ski without an appropriate helmet.
8. Note the degree of difficulty of the different slopes:
   Before you start to ski, take note of the signs at the respective starts of the slopes and choose only the suitable for you.