Safe Communities of Wood County announced today that the annual safe driving Halloween National Mobilization is October 31, to November 1, 2017.
Halloween is a time for making memories, not causing nightmares. This Halloween, Safe Communities of Wood County would like to remind everyone to party responsibly and to stay safe – and help keep others safe – by refraining from drunk driving.
Per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 45 percent of all people killed in motor vehicle crashes on Halloween were in crashes involving a drunk driver. Children out trick-or-treating are also at risk, as 36 percent of fatal pedestrian crashes on Halloween involve drunk drivers.
We ask that you follow these simple tips for a safe and happy Halloween:
- Remember that it is never okay to drink and drive. Even if you’ve had one alcoholic beverage, designate a sober driver or plan to use public transportation to get home safely.
- Download NHTSA’s SaferRide mobile app, or another taxi service app, like Uber or Lyft, so you can easily find a safe ride home.
- If you suspect a drunk driver on the road, pull over to a safe location and contact your local law enforcement or call #677 and report it.
- Have a friend who is about to drink and drive? Take the keys away and arrange to get your friend home safely.
For More Information:
- Angel Burgos, Ohio State Highway Patrol: 419-352-2481
- Sandy Wiechman, Safe Communities Coordinator:
419-372-9353 or swiechm@bgsu.edu
Don’t drive distracted. Turn off your phone while the car is moving.
Use your headlights.
Slow down.
Always yield to pedestrians; never assume that children see you.
Drive sober.