Halloween night transforms quiet neighbourhoods into bustling zones filled with excited trick-or-treaters. With children darting across streets and driveways, CAA urges everyone to stay alert and follow key safety guidelines to ensure a safe and fun evening for all.
Safety Tips for Drivers: Stay Alert and Be Seen
Motorists play a crucial role in keeping Halloween safe. CAA recommends the following:
- Keep your eyes peeled: Children may not be watching for traffic. Stay focused and scan driveways, yards, and between parked cars.
- Slow down and obey signs: Give yourself extra time and follow all road rules.
- Turn on headlights early: Switch on headlights 30 minutes before sunset to improve visibility for both drivers and pedestrians.
Safety Tips for Trick-or-Treaters: Be Bright, Be Safe
Pedestrians, especially children, should take extra precautions:
- Stick to sidewalks: Use designated paths and cross only at marked crossings. If no sidewalk is available, walk on the far-left side of the road.
- Travel in groups: Young children should be accompanied by an adult or older sibling. Older kids should trick-or-treat with friends.
- Be visible: Add reflective tape or accessories to costumes, use flashlights safely, and opt for makeup over masks to maintain clear vision and hearing.
A Timely Reminder: Daylight Saving Time Ends Soon
With Daylight Saving Time ending on November 2, visibility will decrease earlier in the evening. CAA SCO emphasizes that practicing these safety tips now will help families adjust to darker evenings and stay safe beyond Halloween night.
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