Halloween Safety Tips and Reminders
With fall around the corner, everyone is getting excited for one of our favorite holidays, Halloween! Although this is a thrilling holiday for all, there are some important things to know to ensure the protection of children and grown-ups alike. The Riverside Sheriff’s Department offers some of the following tips to help make this a fun and enjoyable holiday for all.
Passing Out Treats
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Welcome “trick-or-treaters” with your porch lights and any exterior lights on.
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Do not give homemade or unwrapped treats to children.
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Keep dogs and other pets away from doors so children will not become frightened or injured.
Trick-Or-Treating
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Avoid vision-impairing costumes and costumes that could cause you to trip. Also, be sure to wear comfortable shoes.
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Designate a specific route to take and a time to be back home.
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Never trick-or-treat alone. Go with at least two friends for the entire evening.
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Carry a flashlight and use it so drivers can see you and so you can see hazards on the street as well as other people.
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Look in all directions before crossing the street, and obey all traffic signals. Walk! Never run across the street.
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Do not accept rides from strangers.
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Do not take short cuts through backyards, alleys, or parks.
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Do not go inside anyone’s home. Remain on the porch/front door area at all times.
Tips For Motorists
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Exercise extreme caution when driving a vehicle. Be on the alert for excited children, whose vision may be obscured by masks, darting out into traffic.
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Motorists should avoid all unnecessary travel on Halloween evening, and when driving they should drive slowly and be alert.
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Many accidents occur when motorists are backing vehicles out of driveways.
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Watch out for bikes, e-bikes, scooters and skateboards.
