Even if you’re not trick or treating yourself, safety should be a top priority on Halloween. It’s important to be cautious while driving in order to keep the streets safe for young trick or treaters, and these simple tips will show you how.
- Be especially cautious between the hours of 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. This is the most common time for trick or treating in neighborhoods across the country, so you should be especially cautious or even try to avoid driving between these hours if possible.
- Don’t pass stopped vehicles. Even if you would normally pass a stopped car, keep in mind that the driver could be dropping off young children. Be patient and wait for them to keep going.
- Put your phone away. Although you should never use the phone while driving, this rule is even more important on October 31. Don’t take a phone call, send a text message, fiddle with the radio, or engage in any other distracting activities until you're out of the car altogether.
- Keep an eye out. The absolute best way to keep yourself and neighborhood children safe on Halloween is by staying alert while driving. Look out for kids darting into the street out of excitement, and be especially cautious once it starts to get darker outside.
Halloween Driving Safety Tips [Progressive]
Halloween safety tips for pedestrians and drivers [Consumer Reports]
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