Safety First on Halloween
It’s time for the ghosts and goblins to be out tonight. It’s also time for drivers to pay special attention to the pedestrians who will be out trick-or-treating. The Georgia…
Happy Halloween Safety Tips for Trick-or-Treaters
iStock / Getty ImagesIt's time for the ghosts and goblins to be out tonight. It's also time for drivers to pay special attention to the pedestrians who will be out trick-or-treating.
The Georgia Department of Transportation has issued some safety tips to ensure it's a fun night for everyone.
- Always walk on a sidewalk if one is available
- See and be Seen. Make sure drivers see you and stop before walking in front of a vehicle.
- Don't let friends or family walk alone after drinking. Walking impaired can be just as dangerous as drunk driving.
- Children out at night and under the age of 12 should have adult supervision.
- Kids should stick to familiar areas that are well lit and trick-or-treat in groups.
- Decorate costumes with reflective tape and have kids carry glow sticks or flashlights.
- Always cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks.
- Use a flashlight while walking at night.
- Don't place candlelit pumpkins on a porch or any path where trick-or-treaters may pass close by.
- Restrain pets so they don't jump on or bite a trick-or-treater
Parents, as always, should inspect their children's candy before they eat it. Toss out anything that isn't packaged or looks suspicious. Homemade items or baked goods should be thrown away, unless you know the person who gave them to your child. When in doubt, throw it out!
Parents of young children should also remove any choking hazards such as hard candies, gum, peanuts and small toys. Tell children to wait to eat any candy until they get home, so parents can inspect it first.
