Drivers do not expect to see pedestrians in the roadway or to come out from between parked cars or behind shrubbery. If there is no sidewalk, walk facing traffic, as far to the side as safely possible so you can move quickly out of the road if you feel threatened by traffic. Walk on a sidewalk if one is available.Always wear your seatbelt and use the appropriate child safety seats.Slow down in areas where pedestrians are likely to be or where sight distances are limited.
Be especially alert for all road users, including pedestrians, at night.If you see a drunk driver or impaired pedestrian on the road, contact local law enforcement.Remember that as soon as you step out of your car, you become a pedestrian.Avoid using handheld electronic devices.Younger people are most at risk: The 21- to 34-year-old age group accounted for the most fatalities, (46%), in drunk-driving crashes on Halloween night in 2016.
November 1), were in crashes involving a drunk driver.Ĭhildren out trick-or-treating, and those accompanying them are also at risk, as 14% of pedestrian fatalities on Halloween night, (2012-2016), involved drunk drivers.
44 % of all people killed in motor vehicle crashes on Halloween night (6 p.m. From 2012 to 2016 there were 168 drunk driving fatalities on Halloween night. Tragically according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration drunk driving fatalities are on the rise. The Hawai’i Police Department would like Halloween night to be a safe one for everyone enjoying the candy, costumes, and festivities. (BIVN) – As a reminder to all would-be trick or treaters on the Big Island, the Hawaiʻi Police Department are sharing some Halloween safety tips for both drivers and pedestrians.