Halloween safety tips for kids and parents [Video]

Halloween night is a day most kids and parents look forward to. While getting candy and having a spooky time is the name of the game, it’s important to stay safe when on the prowl for sugary goods.

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Halloween tips for drivers

CTV News Edmonton spoke with Crystal Vercholuk, a community engagement specialist for the Alberta Motor Association, about the steps drivers and kids can take in order to keep Halloween night a safe space for everyone.

“We want to make sure that if you’re out there in the residential neighborhoods, whether you’re just driving through or whether you’re chaperoning children, make sure your lights are on, minimize your distractions within the vehicle,” Vercholuk said.

“Make eye contact with the pedestrians when they’re crossing, and keep a close eye when you’re driving past parked cars, just in case there’s …