A few safety reminders from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in an effort to make sure everyone has a happy Halloween.
For parents:
- If possible, have the kids wear makeup instead of a mask. If only a mask will do, ensure eye and mouth holes are adequate for your child’s safety.
- If you are shuttling kids between neighbourhoods, ensure everyone buckles-up.
- Younger children should be supervised, even in a group
For kids:
- Never trick or treat alone, go in a group or with an adult
- If trick or treating with friends, tell parents/guardians your route and when you will be home
- Carry a flashlight and wear reflective clothing or accessories
- Use sidewalks or the edge of the roadway
- Never crisscross the street, instead cross at crosswalks or intersections (where possible)
- Stay in neighbourhoods that you know
- Walk, don’t run, to houses that are lit up for Halloween
- Never go inside a house to get your treat
- Don’t snack on treats until they are inspected by an adult
- Have fun
For drivers:
- Police are asking that you be on the lookout for excited kids on the hunt for treats, as they may be distracted.