Halloween Safety Tips From Gloucester Township Police !
It's Halloween time here in Gloucester Township, and the Gloucester Township Police Department wants your kids to stay safe while trick or treating!
- Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks. Look left, look right and then left again when crossing and keep looking as you cross.
- Put electronic devices down, Always keep your eyes on the roadway as your cross the street. Please walk carefully across the street and try not too run.
- Teach your children to make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front their vehicle.
- Always walk on sidewalks or paths. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing towards traffic as far to the left as possible. Children should walk on a direct route with the fewest street crossings.
- Watch for cars that are turning or backing up. Teach children to never run out into the street or cross between parked cars.
- Please escort your children that are under age 12 for trick-or-treating. If kids are mature enough to be out without supervision, tell them to stick to familiar areas that are well lit and trick-or-treat in groups.
Remember parents, keep your kids safe while trick or treating so we can all have a Happy Halloween here in Gloucester Township!
