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According to AAA, Halloween is the deadliest night of the year for pedestrians, especially between the hours of 4pm and midnight. Because trick-or-treaters often throw caution to the autumn winds, it is crucial that motorists remain alert and make safety a top priority. Below, the Cincinnati, OH, personal injury attorneys at Gregory S. Young Co., LPA offer up a few essential Halloween driving safety tips.

Safe Halloween Driving

1. Slow Down

Though you may be used to cruising your neighborhood at the posted speed limit, reduce your speed on Halloween to avoid a pedestrian accident. Pay special attention when approaching driveways, alleyways, and intersections, and engage your headlights early in the day to warn trick-or-treaters of your presence.

2. Stay Alert

Staying alert is especially important on Halloween. Put your phone away and keep your eyes fixed on the road. Remove any hats, wigs, or masks that may impair your vision while driving, and keep the music at a reasonable volume to ensure you can hear nearby pedestrians. 

3. Pay Special Mind to “Parked” Cars

personal injuryThese days, many parents drive their children to different neighborhoods to trick-or-treat. What may look like a parked car may actually be a parent dropping their kids off. Wait a couple of extra seconds before passing stopped vehicles to see whether children will be exiting.

4. Don’t Count on Crosswalks

Trick-or-treaters will cross the street arbitrarily on Halloween night. Avoid relying on intersections and crosswalks and instead maintain a constant state of awareness whenever you are operating a motor vehicle.

5. Designate a Sober Driver

While it’s natural to celebrate Halloween with an adult beverage or two if you’re of legal age, designate a sober driver to ensure you arrive at your destination safely. Furthermore, if you happen to notice an impaired driver on the road, it is your duty to report the vehicle to local law enforcement.

Should you find yourself involved in a personal injury incident despite following these tips, contact Gregory S. Young Co., LPA in Cincinnati. Whether you have been involved in an auto crash or are a victim of another type of personal injury, you can depend on Attorney Young and his team for the compassionate and professional legal counsel you need. Visit the practice online or call a personal injury attorney 24 hours a day, seven days a week at (513) 721-1077.

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