Ontario Provincial Police are offering tips to drivers, kids and parents to make it a safe Halloween for all on Thursday.
Drivers:
-Be on the lookout for excited kids on the hunt for treats. They may be distracted, but you must remain focused on the road and sidewalks ahead.
Parents:
-If possible, have the kids wear makeup instead of a mask. If only a mask will do, ensure eye and mouth holes are adequate for your child’s safety.
-If you are shuttling kids between neighbourhoods, ensure everyone buckles up. Younger children should be supervised, even in a group
Kids:
-HAVE FUN
-Never trick or treat alone, go in a group or with an adult
-If trick or treating with friends, tell parents/guardians your route and when you will be home
-Carry a flashlight and wear reflective clothing or accessories
-Use sidewalks or the edge of the roadway
-Never crisscross the street, instead cross at crosswalks or intersections (where possible)
-Stay in neighbourhoods that you know
-Walk, don’t run, to houses that are lit up for Halloween
-Never go inside a house to get your treat
-Don’t snack on treats until they are inspected by an adult
Of course OPP officers will be out in their usual costumes, working to ensure EVERYONE has a safe and happy Halloween.