Staying safe this Halloween from Lillooet RCMP

As we all prepare for Halloween festivities this weekend and the 31st, the Lillooet RCMP have some tips for celebrating safely. First, discussing Halloween safety with your trick-or-treaters should be a priority before leaving your home.

Trick-or-treaters

• Never trick-or-treat alone; trick-or-treat with a group or an adult
• Be visible. Wear bright colours or reflective gear, avoid wearing a mask that restricts your vision, and use a flashlight
• Don't go into the house for your treats, always wait outside.
• Only go to well-lit houses
• Have an adult inspect your treats before you eat them
• Watch for cars pulling out of driveways and backing up
• Stay on sidewalks and pathways whenever possible

Reminders for motorists

• Halloween means there will be children on the streets. Drivers need to use extra caution
• Drive slowly in residential areas where children are more likely to be trick-or-treating. Reduce your speed and stay alert
• Slow down and proceed with caution when entering and exiting driveways or backing up

Firework regulations

• The District of Lillooet has bylaws pertaining to fireworks
• Everyone is required to have a permit to discharge and possess fireworks
• Discharge of firework on public land is an offence
• The discharge of fireworks can only happen on October 31st or if you have a special permit issued by the Fire Chief
• Under Part 5 section 34 Peace or Police Officer are named as being able to enforce the bylaw. This section also allows for the seizure of fireworks if they do not have a permit
• Fireworks aren’t kids play; every Halloween children and adults end up at hospital emergency rooms for firework-associated injuries.

Lillooet RCMP wish everyone a safe, fun, and spooky Halloween!