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Oct 20 2025 15:00

Craig Spataro

Stay Safe This Halloween: Avoid Drinking & Driving

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Halloween Fun: A Time for Spooks and Caution

Halloween is here, bringing with it the delightful thrill of costumes, haunted houses, and candy. It's a season of fun-filled festivities and community gatherings, but there's an important aspect we must not overlook—our responsibility on the roads. Halloween is not just a time of excitement; it also bears increased risks, particularly involving alcohol-related incidents. Indeed, according to the NHTSA, 41% of fatal crashes during Halloween weekend involve a driver or motorcyclist with a BAC of 0.08 or higher. Let's make sure no joyous evening ends in tragedy by taking safety seriously.

Plan Your Transportation in Advance

Make a plan before the night gets underway. Unexpectedly finding yourself without a ride home can lead to poor decisions, especially after a few drinks. Designate a sober driver, utilize rideshare apps, or rely on sober friends. A simple plan can be the key to ensuring that everyone makes it home safely.

Stay Alert on the Roads

Even if you decide to remain sober, Halloween presents unique challenges on the roads that require heightened vigilance. With more children and pedestrians out and about, especially in residential neighborhoods, exercising extreme caution is paramount. Slow down, drive attentively, and be ready for the unexpected movement of trick-or-treaters.

Know Your Responsibility as a Host

Hosting a Halloween party? Remember that as a host, you may be held legally liable if an impaired guest causes harm after leaving your property. Offer non-alcoholic drinks and encourage your guests to use safe transportation options. Ensuring a safe night for your friends and family is part of being a responsible host.

Understand the Consequences of a DUI

The ramifications of a DUI conviction go far beyond an inconvenient night in jail. License suspension, hefty fines, jail time, and increased insurance rates are just a few of the potential outcomes. A single poor decision can have lifelong consequences. Stay informed, act responsibly, and make choices that reflect the seriousness of the situation.

Make a Plan and Look Out for One Another

Halloween can be both enjoyable and safe with a little foresight. Let's commit to making plans, watching out for friends, and staying alert behind the wheel. It only takes a bit of thoughtfulness to prevent a life-altering mistake. Together, we can ensure our Halloween memories are filled with fun and laughter, not regret.

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