Road safety reminders for drivers on Halloween
There will be an increase in monsters, KPop Demon Hunters, superheroes, witches and more on City sidewalks and streetsFriday evening, as kids across Kitchener celebrate Halloween.
City of Kitchener staff remind drivers to pay close attention to their surroundings to ensure trick-or-treating stays fun for everyone.
If you’re driving on Halloween, remember:
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Stay alert in residential areas. Slow speeds save lives.
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Always check for pedestrians, especially in unexpected places.
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Use caution when turning into driveways and parking lots.
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Pull over safely when dropping off or picking up children. Use your turn signal and hazard lights appropriately.
Pedestrians, cyclists and all little monsters should:
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Wear reflective clothing or carry lights to stay visible.
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Look for traffic in all directions and cross at designated crosswalks or intersections when possible. Stay off your phone, remove headphones, and make sure costumes aren’t blocking your vision when you cross streets and roadways.
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Travel with a buddy.
Find out how the City of Kitchener is using the Vision Zero strategy to prevent traffic collisions in our community.
Land acknowledgement
The City of Kitchener is situated on the traditional territory of the Chonnonton, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee Peoples. We recognize our responsibility to act as stewards for the land and honour the original caretakers who came before us. Our community is enriched by the enduring knowledge and deep-rooted traditions of the diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples who live in Kitchener today.