The Hawaii Police Department encourages children of all ages to enjoy Halloween festivities safely. ADVERTISING The Hawaii Police Department encourages children of all ages to enjoy Halloween festivities safely. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly four
The Hawaii Police Department encourages children of all ages to enjoy Halloween festivities safely.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly four times as many children ages 5-14 are killed while walking on Halloween evening than other time of the year. Below are some tips for a safe, fun Halloween.
Trick or Treaters:
• Plan your route and share it with your family. If possible, have an adult go with you.
• Carry flashlights to see and be seen.
• Use reflective tape or stickers on bags and costumes.
• Cross streets only at corners, using crosswalks when available.
• Walk on sidewalks. If no sidewalks are available, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible.
• Look both ways before crossing the street.
• Use face paint or makeup instead of masks, which can obstruct vision.
• Avoid costumes so long they become a tripping hazard.
• Only visit homes that have a porch light on.
• Accept treats at the door and never go into a stranger’s house.
• Be cautious of strangers and animals.
• Have a grown-up inspect your treats before eating.
Motorists:
• Be especially careful in residential areas by slowing down and looking for keiki on roadways, on medians and curbs.
• Watch for keiki darting out from between parked cars.
• Enter and exit driveways and alleys carefully.
• If you are drinking, don’t drive. And make sure you have a reliable, licensed designated driver before you start drinking.
