Police offer tips on Halloween safety

Thursday, October 30, 2014 9:13 PM EDT

Special to the Herald

NEW BRITAIN The police department is asking city businesses and residents to leave outside lights on this evening to deter vandalism and increase safety for trick-or-treaters. The police will have extra personnel working tonight to further assist in safety and to promptly arrest persons who engage in criminal activity.

Trick-or-treating at organized events, such as the Halloween Safe Zone in downtown New Britain, is strongly encouraged. Parents are always requested to accompany their children while trick-or-treating. It is recommended that all trick-or-treating be concluded by 8 p.m.

Motorists, parents and children should be aware of the following safety guidelines:

/Motorists should obey all traffic laws.

/ Drive with caution in residential neighborhoods.

/ Be alert for children running out in traffic whose vision may be obscured by masks.

/ Use extreme caution when entering or exiting driveways.

/ Drivers must not wear any masks or wear any costume that impairs their vision or impairs their ability to operate a motor vehicle.

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Police offer tips on Halloween safety