Halloween can be an exciting time for children who are distracted by candy and costumes, and may not be focused on basic safety rules.
Tips for everyone:
- All BC Transit buses are safe places for children who may be lost or separated from their group
- Young children should be accompanied by an adult or responsible older child since they lack the developmental skills to cross the street on their own
- Ghosts and goblins must be seen to be scary. Incorporate visibility aids in all costumes
- Teach your child to stop at the curb, look left, right and left again, and to listen for oncoming traffic
- Always cross at intersections, crosswalks or street corners
- Remind children – never enter anyone’s house or vehicle
- Only visit homes that are visibly participating in Halloween – decorated and lights on
Tips for drivers:
- Drive slowly in residential areas where children are more likely to be trick-or-treating
- Reduce your distractions and stay alert
- Remember to enter and exit intersections and driveways slowly and carefully
- Watch out for children who may be wearing masks that make it difficult for them to see
- Expect the unexpected. In the Halloween excitement, children may forget simple pedestrian safety rules and dart out between parked vehicle
Media Contact:
Meribeth Burton
Corporate Spokesperson | BC Transit
d: 250.995.5720
meribeth_burton@bctransit.com
Transit System: Global