• Always trick-or-treat with an adult until age 10
• Only trick-or-treat in a familiar area
• Only trick-or-treat in well lit areas
• Cross streets at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks
• Look left, right and then left again before crossing the street. Always walk do no run
• Make eye contact with drivers and watch for cars that are turning or backing up
• Walk on sidewalks or paths; if there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible
• Never dart out into the street or cross in between parked cars
• Wear light-colored, flam-retardant, costumes decorated with retro-reflective tape or stickers
• Wear well-fitting, sturdy shoes to prevent trips and falls
• Carry a flashlight or glow stick to increase visibility to drivers
• Wear face paint and makeup instead or a mask. Mask can restrict a child’s vision.n
  

Driving Safely on Halloween

Drivers need to do their part in keeping our kids safe on Halloween. North Memorial and Safe Kids Northwest Metro Minneapolis recommends drivers take the following precautions:

• Be especially alert in residential neighborhoods
• Drive more slowly and anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic on and near the road
• Be sure to drive with your full headlights on so you can spot children from greater distance
• Take extra time to actively look for kids at intersections, on medians and on curbs
• Remember that costumers can limit children’s visibility and they may not be able to see your vehicle
• Enter and exit driveways and alleys slowly and carefully
• Remember that kids are excited and may move in unpredictable ways
• Remember that popular trick -or- treating hours are during the typical rush hour period, between 5:30 and 9:30 p.m.
• Reduce any distractions inside your car so you can concentrate on the road and pedestrians

Get more healthy tips for you and your family at North Memorial's "For Your Health" on KS95.com