Halloween Safety in North Dakota: Tricks, Treats, and Staying Out of Trouble

Halloween is just around the corner, and while kids are busy planning the ultimate costume and mapping out the best candy routes, the North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) is focused on making sure everyone gets home safe and sound, candy in hand and smiles intact.

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Trick-or-Treating Tips: Keeping Little Goblins Safe on North Dakota Streets

For families hitting the streets for trick-or-treating, NDHP has a few friendly reminders. First, look left and right before crossing the street, and make sure the little ones do too. Crossing between parked cars is a no-go, so stick to corners and crosswalks. Brightly colored costumes aren’t just fun, they help kids stand out in the dark. Glow bracelets, flashlights, and reflective gear can make your tiny superheroes even easier for drivers to spot. And of course, there’s safety in numbers, so go in groups with an adult or two along for the ride.

Drivers aren’t off the hook either. NDHP urges everyone to watch carefully for children on medians, curbs, and driveways, and to enter and exit driveways and alleyways slowly. Keep an extra eye out for kids in dark costumes, and maybe consider leaving the youngest, most inexperienced drivers off the roads this year.

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Ride Safe This Halloween: $10 Off Lyft to Keep North Dakota Streets Trick-Free

And for those who want a fun night out but not behind the wheel, North Dakota Vision Zero is offering a sweet deal: the coupon code VZHALLOWEEN25 gives $10 off Lyft rides from October 30 to November 1. A little discount can go a long way toward preventing impaired driving and keeping the night full of treats rather than tricks.

With a little planning, everyone—from pint-sized ghosts to full-grown goblins—can enjoy a Halloween that’s all about candy, costumes, and plenty of laughs, without any scares on the streets.