Stay Safe, Not Spooked on the Road This Halloween

Last Halloween in Texas, there were 16 fatal crashes resulting in 19 total fatalities. Halloween should be a time for terrifyingly great costumes and loads of candy. Unfortunately, it can be one of the deadliest nights of the year for travelers.

Knowing what to watch out for on the road can help prevent potentially fatal crashes, both with other vehicles and with pedestrians. Stay safe on the road this Halloween with tips from your Houston car accident attorneys.

Halloween is an exciting time, and you can expect tons of kids out trick-or-treating and loads of adults around celebrating. With all the commotion, it’s important to stay alert while driving on Halloween.

A great spooky season starts with protection, whether that means protection from curses or protection from car accidents. Protect yourself from crashes this Halloween with our four safety tips.

In most residential areas, you can expect to see lots of children walking along the streets and sidewalks. Little ones tend to get excited and wound up on candy, and they sometimes forget to look where they’re walking.

As a driver, it’s your duty to be on the lookout for children as they trick-or-treat down their street to avoid any injury. If you’re driving through a residential area late at night, keep your headlights on to alert parents and children to your presence.

On Halloween, anything can happen on the road. You may need to come to a sudden stop, making driving with care even more important. Driving below the posted speed limit can help you halt your vehicle more quickly, protecting others on the road.

Speed limits may differ in residential areas, so pay attention to the speed limit signs on each street. If you’re driving late at night on a busy road, driving cautiously is even more important.

It’s always a good idea to get rid of distractions while driving, and Halloween is no exception. Your phone and GPS system can be a big distraction; they often cause drivers to take their eyes off the road.

People also tend to drive more recklessly on Halloween due to the excitement of the holiday and the drinking at parties. Getting rid of distractions can help you stay alert, ensuring that you can watch out for those less-responsible drivers.

Halloween has truly come to be a holiday for all ages. Halloween parties are a big to-do for lots of kids and adults alike. Unfortunately, adult party goers may choose to drive under the influence.

Drunk drivers may have trouble braking, controlling their speed, staying in one lane, or identifying road signs and stop lights. If you spot someone driving under the influence, call 9-1-1 with the license information if possible, and keep your distance from the vehicle.

Halloween is a time to let loose, dress up, and eat lots of candy, but the truth is that a car accident can happen at any time. While you’re out having fun this spooky season, keep our safe driving tips in mind.

If you’ve been involved in a Halloween car accident, reach out to the Houston car accident attorneys of Lapeze & Johns, PLLC, to seek justice and compensation. Our attorneys can help you file your legal claim and answer any questions you may have.

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Stay Safe, Not Spooked on the Road This Halloween

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