Wth Halloween taking place tonight, the Chatham-Kent OPP wants to remind trick-or-treaters, parents, and drivers of some tips to ensure a spooky yet safe Halloween night.
Below are some pointers to help say boo to danger and howl for safety this Halloween:
– Trick-or-treaters should always walk on a sidewalk if one is available and use crosswalks to cross the street.
– Parents are encouraged to dress their trick-or-treaters in bright colours to make them more visible to drivers.
– Ensure children’s masks or other face coverings do not obstruct their vision.
– Before the Halloween festivities begin, create a “buddy system” to help get each other home safely and prevent walking alone.
– Be seen! Stay in well-lit areas whenever possible and consider carrying a flashlight or glowsticks.
– Drivers should expect to see more pedestrians on roads and in uncommon locations for foot traffic such as rural roads on Halloween. Be alert and slow down for trick-or-treaters.
– Stay particularly alert for trick-or-treaters who may come out from between parked cars or behind shrubbery. Stop for them and proceed with caution.
– Never use or look at your phone when you are driving. Driving always needs your full attention, particularly on Halloween when there is an increased presence of pedestrians after dark.
“No bones about it, Halloween is an exciting time of the year. Members of OPP are witching everyone a everyone a safe and spooktacular Halloween,” stated Constable Brett Phair, in a media release.
Remember that safety is everyone’s responsibility. If you see a suspected impaired driver, call 911 to report them. If you observe non-urgent suspicious activity, please call 1-888-310-1122.
Happy Halloween from the OPP!
