The OPP are reminding area residents that while Halloween can be a time for fun and excitement, there is also potential danger.
To help keep everyone safe on Halloween, the OPP has put together a list of safety tips for trick-or-treaters.
• Carry a flashlight and select a costume with bright colours and reflective material to increase visibility to drivers
• Use makeup instead of masks. Masks can reduce one’s ability to see obstacles, vehicles, and other people
• Avoid baggy, long and oversized costumes that can be a tripping hazard
• Walk, don’t run, and remember to stop, look, and listen before crossing the street
• Never criss-cross the street. Cross at crosswalks or intersections. Call on houses on one side of the street, then the other
• Never trick or treat alone, go in a group or with an adult
• If trick or treating with friends tell your parents/guardians your route and when you will be home
• Stay in familiar neighbourhoods and only go to homes that are well lit and that are participating in Halloween
• Never go inside a house to get your treat
• Always have your treats checked by an adult before eating them
Drivers are advised to use extra caution while driving during trick or treating hours, due to the increase in pedestrian traffic.
