Remind them that even though costumes and masks are fun, they shouldn’t block vision, and dark costumes should be paired with reflective tape or bright accessories. Flashlights, glow sticks, or LED wristbands can help them be seen from a distance. And most importantly, phones should be in pockets while walking; candy trading and texting can wait until they’re safely off the street. FOR DRIVERS ON HALLOWEEN NIGHT: It’s not just up to the kids. Motorists must be extra vigilant on Oct. 31. Slow down in residential neighborhoods, especially between 5:30 and 9:30 p.m., when most trick-or-treating occurs. Keep an eye out for kids darting between parked cars, and anticipate that costumes can make it hard for children to see or be seen. Avoid distractions behind the wheel, and remember that preteens, in their excitement, may not always remember the rules of the road. When kids and drivers do their part, Halloween can stay what it’s meant to be: a night of fun, laughter, and too much candy. A little extra awareness on both sides means the scariest thing you’ll encounter this year is a well-timed jump scare, not a safety concern!
Halloween is one of the most exciting nights for kids, especially preteens. It’s often their first taste of trick-or-treat independence. Armed with pillowcases, glow sticks, and a pack of friends, they’re ready to roam the neighborhood without Mom or Dad. But with that new freedom comes a new responsibility: staying safe while walking and crossing streets in the dark. This time of year, it’s getting dark earlier, and when you add costumes that may limit visibility or peripheral vision, plus the distractions of candy and friends, you have a recipe for potential accidents. According to the National Safety Council, children are more than twice as likely to be struck by a car on Halloween than on any other night of the year. That’s a scary statistic, and it’s why trick-or-treaters and drivers must prioritize pedestrian safety. FOR PRETEENS TRICK-OR-TREATING ON THEIR OWN: They still need a plan even if they’re old enough to go without an adult. Go over the route ahead of time and agree on boundaries. Encourage them to stick to well-lit streets, use sidewalks whenever possible, and cross only at intersections or crosswalks and never in between parked cars. A Guide to Trick-or-Treating Safety FROM CANDY TO CROSSWALKS
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