Halloween trick or treat night will be celebrated in Delaware on Sunday, October 31 from 6-8 pm. Here are some tips for helping keep young ones safe on Halloween:
Motorists
Slow down by at least 5 mph below the posted spee
Watch for children walking on roadways, medians and curbs
Look for children crossing the street. Many may not be paying attention.
Carefully enter and exit driveways and alleys.
Turn on your headlights to make yourself more visible – even during daylight hours.
Broaden your scanning area by looking into yards and front porches.
Parents
Go with your children, especially if they are under age 12.
Plan and discuss the route your trick-or-treaters will follow.
Instruct children to travel only in familiar areas and along established routes.
Teach children to stop only at well-lit houses and never to enter a stranger’s home.
Establish a time for children to return home.
Stay on sidewalks and avoid walking in streets if possible.
Cross streets only at the corner, and never cross between parked vehicles or mid-block.
