Be Safe, Not Scary: Halloween Tips Presented by AAA -

Be Safe, Not Scary: Halloween Tips Presented by AAA

Be Safe, Not Scary This Halloween 

Be Safe, Not Scary This Halloween. Frightening statistics reveal that Halloween is the deadliest night of the year for child pedestrians. Before letting children trick or treat, parents should keep the following Halloween safety tips in mind.

• The family that trick or treats together stays together: Don’t let young children trick or treat alone. Parents should accompany their youngsters until at least age 12.
• Plan out the route:  No matter how old your trick-or-treater, plan the course, and go over safety precautions with your child.
• See and be seen:  Choose costumes that won’t obstruct your child’s vision. Make sure the costume is light enough to be seen by motorists at night; if not, attach reflective materials.
• Carry a flashlight for increased visibility.
• Buckle up for safety: If you are driving trick-or-treaters through the neighborhood, make sure they buckle up in between stops. Never let children enter or exit the vehicle on the side facing traffic.

Motorists should slow down and be aware when driving on Halloween.

Halloween parties are increasingly popular among adults, bringing with them a greater risk of drinking and driving. Adults who plan to host or attend Halloween parties should follow some simple guidelines.

• Don’t drink and drive: If you plan to drink, designate a sober driver. Party hosts should never let a guest who’s been drinking drive. Not only does it present a dangerous situation, but the host can be held liable if the drinker is involved in an accident.
• Avoid neighborhood shortcuts: When providing directions to a party, try not to route guests through neighborhood streets where children are likely to be trick-or-treating.
• Slow down: AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety research found that pedestrians are more than twice as likely to be killed if their hit by a car traveling 35 mph rather than 25 mph. Slow down, so you have more time to react in a dangerous situation.

Motorists should slow down and be aware when driving on Halloween. Visit HERE to learn Safety Tips presented by AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety and share this Safety Sheet with your children.

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