Law enforcement to conduct saturation patrols, stress safety on Halloween
Deputies with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting saturation patrols in the Coachella Valley to prevent drinking and driving on Halloween night.
Deputies are reminding those participating in events where alcohol may be involved to celebrate Halloween responsibly. In partnership with the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), deputies are encouraging everyone to not put yourself and others at risk by choosing to drink and drive. They say if you plan to drink, plan a sober ride home either through a designated driver, Lyft or Uber, or a taxi.
They offer these tips for drivers, partygoers and parents out with children trick-or-treaters Halloween night:
Avoid driving through residential areas where trick-or-treaters are likely to be.
This is a night with heavy foot traffic and another reason to slow down, be extra cautious and obey all traffic signs and signals.
Watch for children in costumes that may be harder to see at night. Look out for trick-or-treaters who may cross the street mid-block, or from behind parked cars.
Decide before going out whether you plan to drink or drive. You can’t do both.
If you plan to drink, designate a sober driver, take a cab, ride-share or public transit. Anything that doesn’t involve you getting behind the wheel.
Party hosts: Offer non-alcoholic drinks to designated drivers and don’t allow anyone who may be impaired leave.
Parents should plan their trick-or-treat route ahead of time and avoid busy streets.
Have your children wear visible costumes that are easy to walk in and see. Light-colored costumes are best. Use retro-reflective tape.
Carry a flashlight so drivers can see you.
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