• Go trick-or-treating with a grown-up. If kids are mature
enough to go trick-or-treating without supervision, make sure they stick to a
predetermined route with good lighting.
• Take advantage of one of your community’s pre-planned
indoor events.
• Make sure your costume lets you see and hear perfectly.
You need to watch and listen for cars.
• Wear brightly colored clothing, use glow sticks and carry
a flashlight so drivers can see you.
• Have an adult check all treats before eating them. If in
doubt, throw it out.
• Cross streets safely. Cross at a corner, using traffic
signals and crosswalks. Try to make eye contact with drivers before crossing in
front of them. Look left, right and left again when crossing, and keep looking
as you cross. Walk, don’t run, across the street.
• Walk on well-lit sidewalks or paths. If there are no
sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible. Children should
walk in familiar areas with minimal street crossings.
• Be a safe pedestrian around cars. Watch for cars that are
turning or backing up. Never dart out into the street or cross between parked
cars.
• Be especially alert. Remember that popular
trick-or-treating hours occur during the typical rush-hour period, between
5:30-9:30 pm.
• Drive slowly. Slow down and anticipate heavier than usual
pedestrian traffic.
• Lights on. Be sure to drive with your full headlights on
so you can spot children from greater distances.
Some fire safety tips include:
• Use a battery-operated candle or glow-stick in
jack-o-lanterns and avoid using candles.
• When choosing costumes, stay away from long trailing
fabric.
• Dried flowers, cornstalks and crepe paper catch fire
easily. Keep all decorations away from open flames and other heat sources like
light bulbs and heaters.
• Teach children to stay away from open flames including
jack-o-lanterns with candles in them.
• Remember to keep exits clear of decorations so nothing
blocks escape routes. Make sure all smoke alarms in the home are working.
Impaired driving is a leading factor in Washington traffic
deaths. We’re working with the Washington State Patrol and other Snohomish
County law enforcement agencies to keep alcohol- and drug-impaired drivers off
the roads.
You can do your part this Halloween by driving sober,
designating a sober driver, or taking alternative transportation.
Don't let Halloween
become a nightmare: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.
Lynnwood Police Department:
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