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Halloween Safety Tips

October 24, 2023

Feel free to share our Halloween Safety Tips graphic with your family and friends on social media. For more Safety Tips, please refer to the information below.


Halloween Safety Tips for Drivers

  • Be alert for trick-or-treaters on Halloween. Slow down and continue to scan the road in areas.
  • On Halloween there will likely be more pedestrians on the roads and in places where they are not expected. Slower speeds save lives.
  • Stay alert for pedestrians who may come out from between parked cars or behind bushes. Stop, and wait for them to pass before you continue.
  • Don’t look at your phone or any other distraction when you’re driving. Your attention should always be on the road.
  • If you see a drunk driver on the road, contact law enforcement and be a good witness.

Halloween Safety Tips for Pedestrians to Trick-or-Treat

  • Create a “buddy system” to get each other home safely and prevent walking alone.
  • Parents should accompany children younger than 12.
  • Children should walk—not run—from house to house.
  • Walk on a sidewalk if one is available and use crosswalks. 
  • Parents should remind children to look for cars when crossing driveways as well as streets.
  • Pedestrians shouldn’t assume they have the right of way, because motorists may not see them.
  • Go trick-or-treating before it gets too dark, especially with young children.
  • Parents and children should consider choosing costumes that are lighter in color and have reflective material which can make it easier for drivers to see them.
  • Avoid costumes that make it more difficult for a child to see, especially ones that include full faced masks.
  • Give children a flashlight to walk with in the dark, so they can be more easily seen by drivers. Glow sticks and blinking safety lights can help, too.

Tips for Halloween Party Hosts

  • Be a responsible party host and make sure all your guests get home safely.
  • Serve plenty of food and provide non-alcoholic beverage options. 
  • Collect car keys from guests who are drinking.
  • Pre-plan for taxis or rideshares or—if you’re sober—drive guests home yourself. 

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