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<\/a><\/p>\n\u201cHalloween should be a time of fun for kids and adults alike,\u201d said OTS Director Rhonda Craft. \u201cSome
\nplanning ahead, plus extra caution that night, can keep everyone safe on our streets this year.\u201d
\nAccording to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, on Halloween night between 2009
\nand 2013, 119 people were killed by drunk driving, and 43 percent of all motor vehicle deaths involved
\ndrunk driving. The number of deaths among pedestrians ages 5 to 14 is four times higher between
\n4 and 10 p.m. on Halloween than on any other evening of the year. In 2013, 26 percent of all pedestrian
\nfatalities on Halloween night involved a drunk driver.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith an increase in the number of children and adults out on Halloween, motorists play a critical role
\nin helping to keep them safe,\u201d said CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow. \u201cAs a driver, it is important to
\nabide by the rules of the road and remain alert, sober, and free from distraction.\u201d
\nTrick-or-treaters are often too excited and forget about safety, so motorists and parents must be even
\nmore aware. Keep these helpful tips in mind when out and about:<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Plan your route ahead of time on well-lit streets. Avoid busy streets.<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Choose a costume that makes it easy to walk, see and be seen. Light color costumes are best.<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Select costumes, masks, wigs, or beards made of flame-retardant materials (check the labels).
\nAvoid flimsy, lightweight fabrics and costumes with billowing skirts or loose baggy sleeves.<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 A mask may keep kids from seeing well, so make sure they take it off before crossing the street.
\nConsider using makeup instead of a mask for added safety.<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 It is best to trick-or-treat when it is still light outside, but carry a flashlight so trick-or-treaters can
\nsee and drivers can see them.<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Use retro-reflective tape on costumes. Be creative in applying it to make it fun to be seen.<\/p>\n
Adults often party on Halloween night, which can lead to drunk and drugged driving, and even dangers fueled by costumes and the excitement of the night. Motorists, partygoers, and hosts should keep these tips in mind:<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Avoid driving through residential areas where trick-or-treaters are likely to be present.<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 This is a night to slow down, be extra cautious, and obey all traffic signs and signals. The risk of
\nkilling a pedestrian increases with just small increases in speed. A pedestrian is nearly twice as
\nlikely to be killed if hit by a car going 30 mph compared to 25 mph.<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Watch for children walking on roadways, medians, and curbs, and in dark costumes \u2013 they will
\nbe harder to see at night. Also, be aware that trick-or-treaters may not be paying attention to
\ntraffic and may run out mid-block or between parked cars. Motorists should scan far ahead when
\ndriving in residential areas, watch for children and cautiously monitor their actions. Turn on
\nyour headlights to make yourself more visible \u2013 even in daylight.<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Plan ahead if you will be drinking. Designate a sober driver. If you are already out and have had
\ntoo much to drink, call a taxi, friend, or family member to drive you home.<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 Party hosts should have plenty of food on hand for everyone throughout the evening and several
\nnon-alcoholic drink choices for the designated drivers. Do not allow anyone to leave if you have
\nany doubts about their ability to drive.<\/p>\n
\uf0b7 If you are going out on the town, be sure to download the DDVIP mobile app to locate bars,
\nclubs, and restaurants near you that offer free non-alcoholic beverages and additional perks for
\ndesignated drivers. The free app is available in both iTunes and Google Play stores.<\/p>\n
The California Office of Traffic Safety and the California Highway Patrol want you to have a fun and
\nsafe Halloween. To keep up with the latest traffic safety information, be sure to follow us on Twitter at @OTS_CA and @CHP_HQ or \u201cLike\u201d us on Facebook at www.facebook.com\/CaliforniaOTS or
\nwww.facebook.com\/chp. For more information on all OTS efforts, visit www.OTS.ca.gov.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Sacramento, CA…Halloween is the celebration of all things scary. For children, this means dressing up as their favorite characters and enjoying tricks and treats. For adults, the celebration often involves alcohol. Unfortunately, Halloween is also known for having the highest number of child-pedestrian deaths all year and ranks among the worst for holiday-related DUI crashes […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1599,"featured_media":8680,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_cbd_carousel_blocks":"[]","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-26775","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","last_archivepost"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/CHP-Banner-Logo.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26775","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1599"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=26775"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26775\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/8680"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=26775"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=26775"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=26775"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}