Everyone is asked to do their part to make sure Vancouver Island鈥檚 trick-or-treaters have a safe and sweet night in their neighbourhoods.
B.C. RCMP issued its usual reminders about Halloween safety tips to keep in mind in the lead-up to the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 31.
Motorists are asked to reduce their speeds significantly and be prepared to stop suddenly.
Parents of trick-or-treaters should make sure that their children are wearing highly visible costumes. Costumes should fit properly so they aren鈥檛 a tripping hazard, and trick-or-treaters with masks on should still be able to see their feet so they don鈥檛 trip and fall. Shoes that fit properly are recommended, even if they don鈥檛 necessarily go with the costume.
Pet owners are asked to keep their animals indoors 鈥渁s the noise and excitement can be too much for them,鈥� noted Nanaimo RCMP in a separate press release.
In many Vancouver Island communities, fireworks are only allowed with a permit, while firecrackers are prohibited.
Once trick-or-treating is done, parents are asked to give their children鈥檚 candy haul a once-over before allowing the kids to dig in.
鈥淗ave fun, stay safe, be smart,鈥� said RCMP.
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