Although a statewide announcement has yet to officially be made, many local police departments have taken to social media to announce that they will have an added presence in the community and in neighborhoods on Halloween night to help keep children safe on the holiday.
Halloween can be a dangerous day on the roads for a number of different reasons. Children may cross the street unexpectedly when Trick or Treating throughout the neighborhood, and even when they pass at crosswalks or marked areas, it can be difficult to see them in costumes as the sun is setting. Police are asking drivers to remain hypervigilant behind the wheel on Halloween, watching for pedestrians and maintaining a safe speed. Police will not be handing out warnings for elevated speeds or reckless driving behaviors, so put the phones down and help keep our community safe.
Halloween can also be a dangerous time on the roads because some adults attend parties or get-togethers where alcohol is served. Drunk driving is never a smart idea, but when you add Trick or Treaters to the mix, a mistake can ruin your life and the lives of others in an instant. If you are going to consume alcohol on Halloween or over the weekend, make sure that you know how you’re getting home ahead of time, and never get behind the wheel if you’ve been drinking. We work to help those charged with a DWI avoid a worst case scenario, but there’s only so much we can do if they cause and accident or injure someone else while they are under the influence. Help everyone get home safe this Halloween by making smart choices.
Keeping Kids Safe This Halloween
We want you and your kids to have a safe and wonderful Halloween night, so we’ve put together a few tips that can help your family avoid some common issues. This Halloween, make sure that you:
- Wear bright clothes, or make it easier to be seen with reflective tape, flashlights, etc.
- Only cross the street at marked intersections when it is safe to do so.
- Ensure your kids can see and move easily if wearing a mask or long, flowing costume.
- Trick or Treat in a larger group.
- Stay on walkways instead of cutting through yards.
Finally, be sure to check your child’s candy after they get back from Trick or Treating. We don’t expect any razor blades in candies or THC-infused gummies to make it in your child’s bag, but it’s always best to give it a once over before they dig in. Any unwrapped or suspicious looking candy should be discarded. When in doubt, throw it out.
If you or someone you know runs into trouble with the law this Halloween, make sure they connect with an experienced criminal defense attorney who can help them out of a bind. We answer our phones 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including on Halloween. We’ll be on standby if you need us, but we hope you and your family have a safe and wonderful Halloween. For assistance with a criminal matter this Halloween, give our team a call today at (952) 224-2277.
