Last Updated: Friday, October 27, 2006 1:19 PM CDT
Use extra caution on Halloween
Halloween will once again bring goblins, princesses and superheroes trick-or-treating on neighborhood streets. Halloween is one of the most festive nights of the year for children, but it also ranks among the most dangerous for young pedestrians.
Children's risk of unintentional injuries greatly rises on Halloween. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports Halloween is consistently one of the top three days for pedestrian injuries and fatalities. In addition, a study by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), estimates that children are four times more likely to be hit by a motor vehicle on Halloween than any other day of the year.
To help reduce the risk for children during Halloween, motorists should:
Watch carefully for children crossing the street. Children may not be paying attention to traffic and might cross mid-block or between parked cars.
Slow down. Motorists should drive extra slowly through neighborhood areas, preferably five mph less than the posted speed limit.
Watch for children in dark clothing. Children may be difficult to see if they are wearing dark costumes or masks, and they may have trouble seeing you.
Pay attention to all traffic signs, signals and markings.
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