“If motorists, the trick-or-treaters and parents all do their job, children can stay safe”, said Fairclough.
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Drivers can pose the biggest threat to children on Halloween night. Grab your partner or a few friends and go out to dinner, you won’t be hearing trick or treat at a restaurant. “Parents should remind their children about basic information, like not accepting rides from strangers, carrying a flashlight, looking both ways and crossing only at street corners”.
According to Safe Kids Worldwide, on average, children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a auto and killed on Halloween than another day of the year.
Make sure costumes fit well and don’t drag on the ground, to prevent tripping. Parents need to keep an eye on the goodies given to their little goblins and ghouls.
Make sure kids who are trick-or-treating have adult supervision and stay in groups.
Tomorrow the skies will darken and the spirits will rise for Halloween – but don’t be scared we’ve got a wicked guide to trick or treating.
For everyone excited for Halloween, Just make sure to be extra cautious while on the road.
Examine all of the children’s candy before allowing them to eat it. One warmer option will be at Destiny U.S. where the mall will host a special event Saturday night. They’re not going to be paying the attention that they should be.
Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to include safety in their plans for Halloween.
Select costumes that are brightly coloured to make your child more visible.
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Neighborhood trick-or-treating runs from 6-8 p.m.in our local communities. It is also a night where parents, children and drivers must keep safety in mind when they are out enjoying the evening.
