Stay Safe on Halloween

Halloween is a time for costumes, parties and trick-or-treating. When you're out tonight, keep the following safety tips from the Torrance Police Department in mind.

For Trick or Treaters:

• Plan your route ahead of time.
• Trick or treat in familiar neighborhoods.
• Carry a flashlight with new batteries after dark.
• Always trick or treat in groups with an adult.
• Stay on sidewalks and out of streets.
• Cross only at designated crosswalks. Obey all pedestrian laws.
• Walk. No running. Use the sidewalk.
• Watch out for open flames in jack-o-lanterns.
• Walk with your head up and be aware of your surroundings.
• Only visit well lit houses. Don’t stop at dark houses.
• Don’t enter any houses unless you know the people.
• Don’t approach unfamiliar pets and animals.
• Don’t cut across yards and stay out of backyards.
• Follow traffic signals and don’t jaywalk.
• Always watch for cars backing up or turning.
• Never accept rides from strangers.
• Don’t eat any candy until it has been inspected by an adult.
• Avoid candy that has loose wrappings or is unwrapped.
• Avoid candy that is homemade or has puncture holes.
• Teach Children their home phone number and make sure they know how to call 911 in an emergency.

• Drive slowly! Remain cautious and drive slowly through the community.
• Look for children walking or running on the street.
• Do not use a cell phone while driving.
• Enter and exit driveways and alleys carefully.
• Do not Drink and Drive!