Halloween safety tips

Vernon North Okanagan

2023-10-27 12:59 PDT

October 31st is fast approaching and soon little ghouls, goblins, monsters, and superheroes will be scouring our neighbourhoods in search of treats. While it can be a magical evening full of fun and excitement, safety needs to be top priority and the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP want to offer some important safety tips to ensure everyone has a safe and spooktacular evening.

Parents and guardians!

• Plan routes in advance and arrange meeting places and times;
• Remind children to remove masks when moving between houses;
• Review trick-or-treating safety rules with your children before they leave the house;

Trick or treaters!

• Never trick-or-treat alone. Always walk with an adult or a group of friends;
• A flashlight, glow stick, or reflective tape will increase your visibility;
• Never eat any candy until it has been checked by an adult you trust;
• Walk on sidewalks. Walk on the left-hand side of the road facing traffic if there is no sidewalk;
• Cross at crosswalks, watch for vehicles, and never jaywalk;
• Wait outside for treats, never enter a house;

Motorists!

• Remember, kids can get caught up in all the excitement and pedestrian safety may not be at the front of their mind.
• Drive with care and watch for little monsters who may be darting between homes and across roadways hunting for goodies;
• Focus on driving and avoid distractions;
• Slow down in residential neighbourhoods. 

Wishing everyone a safe and frightfully fun Halloween!

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