Happy Safe Halloween

Halloween Safety Tips

October, 2012

While the following tips are helpful on any day, State Farm® encourages drivers to be especially alert on Halloween when the number of child pedestrian fatalities traditionally doubles*.

• Be on alert for children running in between parked cars and crossing the street in the middle of the block.
• Avoid tailgating. The car in front of you may be following along with children as they trick-or-treat.
• Use your car’s hazard lights to alert other drivers if you are dropping off your children.
• Avoid distractions while driving. Turn the radio off, put away the smart phone and pull over if you need to direct attention to kids in the back seat.
• Remember to slow down, especially in residential areas. It’s not worth jeopardizing your safety or the safety of our children.
• Leave early. From school and local park district activities to neighborhood and family parties, Halloween can be an action-packed day. Leave yourself plenty of time so you don’t have to rush. Ten or fifteen extra minutes can make a big difference.
• Encourage your children to carry a flashlight or wear reflective gear on their costume so they are more visible to people who are driving.

For the record, I didn’t receive any compensation for this post.  I simply want to remind everyone to be safe.  By the way I do accept payment around Halloween time in the form of fun size 3 Musketeer bars.