AAA Warns of Halloween Driving Dangers as Trick-or-Treaters Hit the Streets

AAA warns of Halloween driving dangers as trick-or-treaters hit the streets

Halloween falling on a Saturday and the end of daylight saving time are creating added safety concerns on Ohio roads, with AAA urging drivers to watch for trick-or-treaters.

Saturday Halloween doubles death risk for trick-or-treaters

Halloween lands on a Saturday this year, and AAA is warning that the combination of trick-or-treaters, party-bound drivers, and e-bike and e-scooter riders sharing dark neighborhood streets could be deadly. What’s happening: According to Safe Kids Worldwide, children are more than twice as likely to be struck and killed by a car on Halloween than […]Read more at The Georgia Sun

AAA: Saturday Halloween Raises the Stakes for Road Safety

Halloween brings added dangers to the road every year, but AAA warns motorists and families to be especially cautious this year as Halloween falls on a Saturday. Saturday night could bring a potentially dangerous mix of trick-or-treaters walking through neighborhoods, motorists traveling to parties and other weekend activities, and children and teens riding bikes, e-bikes […]

AAA issues safety warning as Halloween weekend brings triple threat of pedestrians, impairment and fatigue

AAA says more children will be out trick-or-treating, while holiday celebrations could mean more impaired drivers and fatigued motorists.  Drivers are urged to slow down, eliminate distractions, and watch for children, especially in neighborhoods and near crosswalks.  Parents should make sure children wear visible costumes, carry flashlights, and stay on sidewalks when possible.  AAA is also reminding partygoers to plan a sober ride home before …