Many individuals will be utilizing their vehicles this week for various Halloween festivities. A study by the National Retail Federation found that Halloween parties for adults have been growing in popularity over the past decade. This means more adults will be out and about celebrating around the same time kids are walking from house to house to collect candy. Triple-A is offering a few tips to ensure a safe and happy Halloween for everybody.
In 2009, AAA reported that fifty-eight percent of all traffic fatalities in the U.S. that happened on Halloween night in 2008 involved a driver or motorcycle rider with a blood-alcohol content of .08 or higher, which is illegal in every state.
If you’re planning to drink, plan not to drive. Designate a sober driver in advance or, arrange to stay over night at the party is being held or at a sober friend’s place. If it comes down to it, use a taxi service to make it home or to a near by hotel.
If you’re not drinking and you see someone under the influence planning to get behind the wheel, offer to take them home. If you’re hosting a party keep an eye on your guests. Invite them to stay if they appear too impaired to drive.
In general, all drivers should obey the speed limit and be especially cautious in residential areas. Watch for children who may be walking along the side of the road or attempting to cross mid-block. If you can, try to avoid traveling through residential areas during trick-or-treat hours.
