Arizona AAA: How to keep your kids safe this Halloween

Halloween

PHOENIX – AAA Arizona has some free tips to keep your child safe this Halloween:

• Add reflective tape to costumes and treat buckets and bags to increase visibility.

• Get a flashlight with fresh batteries. A flashlight can help trick-or-treaters see and be seen, but it should never be directed at someone's eyes including those of passing motorists.

• Use make-up instead of masks, as they can limit vision.

• Ensure costumes fit well. Have trick-or-treaters try on, walk and play in costumes and shoes in advance to check fit. Make sure nothing comes loose or might cause the child to trip. Check that costume accessories do not obstruct the child's view.

• Review safety precautions with children. Include traffic safety rules such as stay on the sidewalk, cross the street at crosswalks, avoid walking in front of, behind or between parked cars and stop at driveways to make sure no vehicles are coming in and out.

• Plan trick-or-treating route and supervision in advance. Avoid areas with heavy vehicle traffic and look for well-lit streets with sidewalks. Make arrangements for an adult or a responsible teen to accompany younger trick-or-treaters.

• Tell children to walk, not run, while trick-or-treating.