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Halloween Saftey Tips

The latest Halloween Safety Report by Safe Kids Worldwide shows that twice as many children are killed on average while walking on Halloween than any other day of the year. In large part because of distractions like cell phones.

(Carr) “They’re texting, they’re listening to music. Devices have to come down.”

Kate Carr with Safe Kids is urging you to talk to your kids about being aware and urging drivers to…

(Carr) “Slow down, turn your lights on earlier and expect that you’re going to see kids darting out into the street from unexpected places.”

Other tips: Carry a flashlight or glow stick for added visibility, and of course, don’t eat any candy from unopened wrappers.

Article reprinted and Courtesy of FOX News Radio’s Jeff Monosso reports

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