Walk
Safely
- Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and
crosswalks.
- Look left, right and left again when crossing and keep
looking as you cross.
- Put electronic devices down and keep heads up and walk,
don’t run, across the street.
- Teach children to make eye contact with drivers before
crossing in front of them.
- Always walk on sidewalks or paths. If there are no
sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to
the left as possible. Children should walk on direct routes with the fewest street crossings. - Watch for cars that are turning or backing up. Teach
children to never dart out into the street or cross between parked cars.
Trick
or Treat With an Adult
- Children under the age of 12 should not be alone at
night without adult supervision. If kids are mature enough to be out
without supervision, they should stick to familiar areas that are well lit
and trick-or-treat in groups.
Keep
Costumes Both Creative and Safe
- Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or
stickers and, if possible, choose light colors.
- Choose face paint and makeup whenever possible instead
of masks, which can obstruct a child’s vision.
- Have kids carry glow sticks or flashlights to help them
see and be seen by drivers.
- When selecting a costume, make sure it is the right
size to prevent trips and falls.
Drive
Extra Safely on Halloween
- Slow down and be especially alert in residential
neighborhoods. Children are excited on Halloween and may move in
unpredictable ways.
- Take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on
medians and on curbs.
- Enter and exit driveways and alleys slowly and
carefully.
- Eliminate any distractions inside your car so you can
concentrate on the road and your surroundings.
- Drive slowly, anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic and
turn your headlights on earlier in the day to spot children from greater
distances.
- Popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30 p.m. to 9:30
p.m. so be especially alert for kids during those hours.
*Article by: www.safekids.org
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