On Halloween night both children and their parents can be
preoccupied with the excitement of the evening and may not pay
safety as much thought as is needed. Consider these safe
driving tips when you are out and about on Halloween night.
Keep your eyes on the road and don't
use handheld devices like your iPod or cell phone. Not only
is it unsafe, it is also the law.
Pay extra attention, particularly to
crosswalks, intersections and the side of the road. Be on the
lookout for kids walking along the curb and not on a sidewalk.
During trick-or-treating hours drive
below the posted speed limit in residential areas. A child
may run out in front of your vehicle while trying to cross the
street and you must leave yourself sufficient time to brake.
Do not pass other vehicles that have
stopped in the roadway, they could be dropping off children that
may cross the road in front of the vehicle.
Make use of your hazard lights.
If you are dropping off or picking up your kids, pull safely off
the road and turn on your hazard lights to alert other motorists of
your stationary vehicle.
The streets are literally crawling with ghosts, goblins and
witches but keep in mind these driving tips and you shouldn't have
any difficulty driving on Halloween night.