Sharing the road shouldn’t be scary especially at Halloween
Children, young and old, are getting very excited for Halloween – so much so that it’s not uncommon to see them zig-zag across roads and forget to look both ways before crossing. Motorists, let’s help keep young pedestrians and cyclists safe on Hallows Eve by ditching distractions, slowing down in school zones and residential areas, exercising patience, and making sure your vehicle’s headlights are on – and clean! Following Halloween comes the end of Daylight Savings Time. Studies show an increase in the average number of collisions during the late afternoon commute following the end of daylight savings time compared to the weeks prior. Getting a good night’s sleep, taking it slow, and making sure your headlights are on at dawn and dusk can help mitigate collisions. The days may be shorter, but our roads are still bustling with pedestrians and cyclists. Let’s share the road and Support Making All Road Travel Safe.
Halloween is a very exciting time for kids, and while motorists need to slow down and be on the lookout, parents and caregivers can help keep young trick-or-treaters safe by
- Putting something reflective on costumes so they can be easily spotted
- Using face paint instead of a mask – this allows kids to see a lot better, especially at night.
- Staying on sidewalks or on the side of the road and always keeping an eye out for traffic.
- Always looking both ways and using the crosswalk and pedestrian light whenever possible.
- Traveling in a group of 3-5 people. It’s fun to travel with others, and you are more likely to be seen in a group than all alone.
Following Halloween comes the end of Daylight Savings Time. Studies show an increase in the average number of collisions during the late afternoon commute following the end of daylight savings time compared to the weeks prior. Getting a good night’s sleep, taking it slow, and making sure your headlights are on at dawn and dusk can help mitigate collisions.
The days may be shorter, but our roads are still bustling with pedestrians and cyclists. Let’s share the road and Support Making All Road Travel Safe.
