Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers across Central Region are encouraging everyone to make it a safe Halloween.
Drivers are asked to be on the lookout for excited kids on the hunt for treats. They may be distracted, but you must remain focused on the road and sidewalks ahead.
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.
Police say younger children should be supervised, even in a group.
Kids:
- Have fun
- Never trick or treat alone, go in a group or with an adult
- If trick or treating with friends, tell parents or 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
"OPP officers will be out in their usual costumes, working to ensure everyone has a safe and happy Halloween," states a news release.
