Halloween is all about fun, frights, and treats, but it’s essential to prioritize safety, especially with more pedestrians on the streets. Since Halloween night means increased foot traffic, the Alberta Motor Association (AMA) is asking drivers to take extra caution.
Here are some important tips for a safe Halloween:
- Make eye contact with kids crossing the street—masks and excitement can sometimes prevent them from seeing cars.
- Minimize in-car distractions, such as cell phones or loud music, and avoid distractions that can distract you from the road.
- Ensure you have a safe ride home if you plan to celebrate, and put the keys away.
- Stick to lower speeds in residential areas, especially near schools and playgrounds, where kids often gather. Watch out for young trick-or-treaters who may dart between parked cars.
For the little and bigger ghouls and goblins, it's best to choose light-coloured costumes and consider adding reflective tape, glow sticks, or flashlights to their outfits. Opt for face paint instead of masks, which can obscure vision and lead to more stumbles than thrills. Face paint is a safer choice and adds to the Halloween fun.
Parents are reminded to tell kids to use designated intersections and crosswalks and to always look both ways before crossing the street. It's also a good reminder that trick-or-treating in groups isn’t just more fun; it makes kids more visible to drivers.
If your older kids are trick-or-treating without an adult, walk through their route with them earlier in the week and establish set check-in times. Ensure costumes fit well to prevent tripping hazards.
Parents should also talk to their kids about safety with strangers, reinforcing that they should never enter a house or car, even if invited inside to warm up.
Finally, when they return home, they should check the candy stash for potential choking hazards, allergens, and anything unusual.
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