To keep everyone safe this Halloween, AAA offers the following tips:

* Avoid neighborhood shortcuts. If possible, avoid cutting through residential streets where trick-or-treaters are likely to be walking. Watch for pedestrians and avoid distractions.
* Watch for children. Watch for children walking on streets, driveways, medians and curbs. Excited trick-or-treaters, often in dark costumes, may have reduced visibility, may not pay attention to traffic and cross mid-block or between parked cars.
* Slow down. A pedestrian is more than twice as likely to be killed if they're hit by a car traveling at 35 mph compared to 25 mph.
* Trick-or-Treat together. AAA recommends that parents accompany young trick-or-treaters. Remind children to stop at the end of driveways to check for cars and to never cross the street mid-block or between parked cars.
* Check costumes. Choose disguises that don't obstruct vision and opt for non-toxic face paint instead of masks. Check and adjust the length of costumes to avoid tripping and add reflective material or tape to keep kids visible. Trick-or-treaters should also carry a flashlight with fresh batteries to help them see and be seen. Take care not to shine those flashlights into the eyes of a driver.
* Get home safe. If you plan to drink or are hosting a party where alcohol will be consumed, ensure that you and/or your guests have a designated driver or another safe ride home, such as AAA's Tipsy Tow.

Check out the AAA website for more tips on Halloween safety. We hope you have a happy and safe Halloween!