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Halloween safety reminders for trick-or-treaters and drivers – WTOP News
- Halloween, which fell on Saturday, October 31, is the deadliest calendar day of the year for child pedestrians. Children are more than twice as likely to be struck and killed by vehicles on this holiday compared to other days.
- Alcohol played a role in 43% of Halloween-night traffic deaths during the 15-year period, with peak danger between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Deaths among victims of all ages were 24% higher on the holiday than during surrounding weeks.
- Edenton Police Chief David LaFon urged families to "stick to sidewalks and cross at designated crossings whenever possible." Officials also advise wearing reflective costumes and carrying flashlights to help motorists spot trick-or-treaters after dark.
- Ohio Traffic Safety Office activated Project Plan Ahead, offering $15 in free Uber or Lyft rideshare credits to prevent impaired driving. Kentucky Transportation Secretary Rebecca Goodman stated that celebrating should never come at the expense of safety.
- Daylight saving time ended at 2 a.m. Sunday, adding an hour to the holiday night. AAA Tidewater Virginia warns drivers must remain mindful for the first three or four days as the shift in daylight hours affects alertness.
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Halloween safety reminders for trick-or-treaters and drivers – WTOP News
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