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Beverly Hills, Calif. – This October 31st, the Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD) is reminding those celebrating this spooky season to have a designated sober driver or plan a sober ride home.

“Halloween should be full of treats, not tragedies,” Beverly Hills Police Chief Max Subin said. “If you plan to drink, make arrangements to use a designated sober driver, public transit, or call a taxi or rideshare for a sober ride home.”

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2024, one person was killed every 44 minutes in a drunk-driving crash on our nation's roads. In that same year, 1,311 alcohol-impaired driving fatalities occurred on California roads. Because of the seasonal festivities and late-night travels, those risks are heightened on Halloween night.

The Beverly Hills Police Department offers the following tips to be as safe as possible and share the road safely:

Drivers

• Follow the posted speed limit. Slow down and watch out for more foot traffic in residential neighborhoods.
• Take extra time looking for trick-or-treaters at intersections and when entering and exiting driveways.
• Never drive distracted or impaired.
• If you intend to drink, have a plan. Use a designated sober driver, public transit, call a taxi or rideshare service, or stay the night.

• Make sure costumes fit to prevent trips and falls.
• Be visible. Decorate costumes, bags, buckets, or baskets with reflective tape, and use flashlights or glow sticks to make it easier for drivers to see you.
• Walk on sidewalks when available. Avoid darting into the street or crossing between parked cars.
• Stick to familiar, well-lit routes.
• Look both ways before crossing the street.