Tips to have a safe and fun Halloween

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) – Halloween is simply three days away and projections say it’s going to be an enormous one. We caught up with AAA and a police division to study what steps must be taken to remain secure and have enjoyable over Halloween weekend.

In line with the Nationwide Retail Federation, Halloween this yr is predicted to return to pre-pandemic ranges. For the reason that streets are set to bustle with trick-or-treaters, Watertown police are recommending that drivers take issues sluggish and journey beneath the velocity restrict.

“Simply be very defensive whereas driving. Watch for teenagers attempting to cross the highway. In the event that they don’t see you, attempt to see them,” mentioned Officer Shane Ryan, Juvenile Support D.A.R.E., Watertown Police Division.

For trick-or-treaters on the youthful facet, chaperones are inspired throughout and after the hunt for sweet. It’s additionally urged they persist with acquainted homes.

“With the children, we simply suggest that youngsters below 12 go along with a trusted grownup. We additionally suggest that they’ve an grownup test their sweet earlier than they begin consuming and opening it,” mentioned Ryan.

In case you’re rocking darker colours on Halloween, chances are you’ll need to decorate with one thing reflective. In line with AAA, it’s going to make it lots simpler for drivers to identify you.

“You possibly can use reflective tape in your costumes. Your trick-or-treat buckets might have some glow sticks on them simply to enhance visibility,” mentioned Valerie Puma, communications specialist, AAA Western and Central NY.

For the adults, it may be an enormous weekend for consuming.

Final yr, New York State Police arrested 138 individuals for driving below the affect over Halloween weekend. In response, AAA has adopted the slogan “Beware the Brew.”

“In case you’re going to be serving alcoholic drinks, possibly provide meals to go together with it and provide some non-alcoholic choices for designated drivers and those that are underage so that everybody can have a secure time and get residence safely later that night time,” mentioned Puma.

Visit AAA’s website for more safety tips.

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