10/21/2026
Each year, Halloween is celebrated with trick-or-treating, parties, candy and (sometimes) drinking. To stay safe, follow these 13 ghoulishly good tips from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for drivers, pedestrians, partygoers and party hosts:
Drivers
🌛Be alert for trick-or-treaters and other pedestrians
🌛Slow down and scan the road—remember: slower speeds save lives
🌛Expect the unexpected: Watch for young trick-or-treaters in unexpected places and/or unaware of traffic and dart into the street
🌛If you see a drunk driver, contact law enforcement
Trick-or-Treaters
🎃Create a “buddy system” to get each other home safely and prevent walking alone
🎃Follow the rules of the road and obey signs and signals
🎃If possible, cross streets at crosswalks or intersections and look for cars in all directions, including those turning left or right
Halloween Party-goers & Hosts
🙀Before drinking, choose a designated driver, or schedule a ridesharing, ride-hailing or taxi service
🙀If you drink, do not drive for any reason; even a small amount of alcohol can affect your ability to drive
🙀Hosts:
• Be responsible and take action to make sure guests get home safely.
• Collect car keys from guests who are drinking.
• Provide non-alcoholic beverage options
(Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration/NHTSA)
