TIPS FOR A SAFE HALLOWEEN
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Updated: October 27, 2009 5:58 PM
For Drivers –
• Slow down as you drive through residential areas – 10 km slower can make a big difference in an emergency stop.
• Watch for children darting out from behind parked cars.
• Come to a full stop at designated intersections and proceed slowly when driving through.
• Do not drive if you have been drinking – find alternate transportation such as riding with a designated driver, taking a taxi or transit.
For Parents and Children –
• Children wear light or reflective costumes that are easy to move in and don’t cause tripping, and use face paint instead of wearing a mask.
• Children carry a flashlight
• Never run out between two parked cars. Always cross at a designated intersection, looking both ways and make sure drivers see you before you cross.
• If there is no sidewalk, always walk facing traffic and as far off the road as possible.
• Parents make sure the “loot route” is planned along well-lit streets
• Parents accompany children and make sure the group travels together.
• Parents review the “rules of the road” before starting out.
Other Tips for a Safe Halloween –
• Never eat treats until you get home and an adult has checked your loot.
• Check wrappers of commercially sold treats for signs of tampering.
• Notify the police if anything dangerous is found so they can find the person responsible before anyone gets hurt.
BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation
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