Halloween 2019 Reminder:

The Town of Abingdon will observe Halloween on Thursday, October 31, 2019. The Town Ordinance pertaining to trick or treat visits (50-3) limits trick or treating to children 12 years of age and under on Halloween night. In addition, all trick-or-treat must be concluded by 10 p.m.

Help ensure that you have a safe Halloween by following these tips:

·       A responsible adult should always accompany young children on their neighborhood rounds.

·       Every child and their escorts should use a flashlight.

·       Only go to homes with a porch light on and never enter a home or car for a treat.

·       Pedestrian injuries are the most common injuries to children on Halloween, remind trick-or-treaters to:

o   Stay in a group and communicate where they will be going.

o   Use reflective tape for costumes and trick-or-treat bags. 

o   Carry a cell phone for quick communication.

o   Stay on well-lit streets and always use the sidewalk.

§  If not sidewalk is available, walk at the far edge of the roadway FACING traffic.

o   Avoid walking yards to go from house to house.

o   Cross the street as a group in established crosswalks (as recognized by local custom). Never cross between parked cars or out of driveways.

o   Never assume the right of way. Motorists may have trouble seeing trick-or-treaters. Just because one car stops, doesn't mean others will!