OPP Offer Halloween Safety Tips

Friday, 27 October 2023 11:59

By Linda Morgan

Drivers urged to slow down for trick-or-treaters

Halloween is only a few nights away, and Ontario Provincial Police are reminding kids, parents and drivers to be cautious.

They have offered the following pointers for a safe 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.
Drivers should expect to see more pedestrians on 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’re driving. Driving needs your full attention, particularly on Halloween when there’s an increased presence of pedestrians after dark.

Police are also reminding residents to call 911 if they see a suspected impaired driver.

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