"Lucky 13" Safety Tips for you trick or treaters
Here's a few tips if you are out and about this Halloween - have fun and stay safe.
Younger children should always walk with an adult or grown-up goblin
Older children should walk in a group - plan your spooky route and tell your family.
Only call at houses with Halloween decorations on display.
Do not knock at homes displaying ‘no trick or treater’ signs.
Never go inside a stranger’s house - only take treats at the door.
Carry a torch, glow sticks or reflective strips to light your way and make it easier to be seen at night.
Cross roads safely and never from between parked cars or pumpkin carriages.
Pay attention when walking past driveways to make sure that cars or flying broomsticks aren’t pulling in or out.
Walk or slither – don’t run!
Make sure costumes and masks fit properly to avoid trips and falls.
Only carry soft and flexible costume accessories.
Do not eat any sweets or jelly eyeballs until an adult has checked them.
Most of all — have a spoooooooky old time!