Don't let Halloween turn into a nightmare

As kids trick or treat around our neighborhoods, let's all take the extra safety precautions.  Halloween evening is historically one of the highest days of the year for traffic accidents and fatalities.  In 2008 there were 125 deaths between 6:00 pm October 31 to 5:59 am November 1st.  Of those fatalities, 60% involved the use of alcohol.

• Impaired drivers who fail to plan ahead, turn the roads into a real-life horror show. A few simple tips to avoid a drunk driving nightmare:
  • Plan a safe way home before the festivities begin;
  • Before drinking, please designate a sober driver and give that person your keys;
  • If you’re impaired, use a taxi, call a sober friend or family member, or use public transportation so you are sure to get home safely;
  • Use your community’s Sober Rides program
  • If you happen to see a drunk driver on the road, don’t hesitate to contact your local law enforcement.