FECHA: 29 de octubre, 2024
TEMA: Halloween Safety
CONTACTO: Mike Gens, Sargento
(805)385-7847 (Martes a viernes de 7 a. m. a 5 p. m.) │michael.gens@oxnardpd.org
Be Safe, No es espeluznante este Halloween:
Drivers Be Alert for Little Ghosts and Goblins on the Go
As Halloween approaches, ghosts and goblins of all ages are getting ready to head out for trick-or-treating fun. To make sure the holiday stays as safe as it is spooky, the Oxnard Police Department has put together a set of safety tips for parents, kids, and drivers. Let’s work together to keep Halloween safe and memorable for everyone.
Because of the parties, trick-or-treating and other festivities, Halloween night can be especially dangerous on our nation’s roads. Según la Administración Nacional de Seguridad Vial (NHTSA), adults between the ages of 21 y 34 had the highest percentage (54%) of fatalities in drunk-driving crashes on Halloween night between 2018 y 2022.
Whether you are celebrating Halloween or enjoying the night out, the Oxnard Police Department offers the following tips for families to be as safe as possible and share the road safely:
drivers
· Slow down and watch out for more foot traffic in residential neighborhoods.
· Take extra time looking for trick-or-treaters at intersections and entering/exiting driveways.
· Nunca conduzca distraído o con impedimentos.
· If you are heading to a local bar, restaurant or house party and plan to drink, bring the designated sober driver with you, use public transit or a rideshare service, or stay the night.
Parents/Caregivers and Trick-or-Treaters
· Make sure costumes fit to prevent trips and falls.
· Decorate costumes and bags/buckets with reflective tape.
· Have kids use flashlights or glow sticks to make it easier for drivers to see them.
· Walk on sidewalks, Cuando esté disponible. Avoid darting into the street or crossing between parked cars.
· Stick to familiar, well-lit routes.
· Look both ways before crossing the street. Make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of them.
