The Grande Prairie Police Service is reminding both children and adults some tips to help keep everyone safe on Halloween.
GPPS suggests parents accompany young children while trick-or-treating, make sure costumes allow children to see clearly and walk safely, add reflective materials or carry flashlights to improve visibility, review road safety rules and use designated crossings whenever possible, inspect treats before children eat them, and discard anything that appears opened, damaged, or suspicious.
The police service says if you do have a person in the family trick-or-treating, they suggest: staying with a parent, caregiver, or agreed group, to walk, don’t run, and watch for vehicles when crossing roads, only visit well-lit homes and remain outside when collecting treats, never enter a stranger’s home or vehicle, and to wait until treats have been checked by a trusted adult before eating them.
GPPS Community Engagement Constable, Mir Lodhi says a little planning for Halloween can go a ling way towards having a safe and fun evening.
Halloween is an exciting night for children and families, but it can also mean more pedestrians, heavier traffic, and reduced visibility.”
“What I recommend is that residential streets, even drive below the speed limit. From my experience, you may not be able to stop in time if a kid runs across the street if you’re travelling 50 or 40.”
If you do plan on handing out candy, GPPS adds that you can help out by turning on exterior lights and keeping walkways clear of potential tripping hazards.
