{"id":10595,"date":"2015-10-29T15:00:32","date_gmt":"2015-10-29T20:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.paristn.net\/articles\/?p=10595"},"modified":"2015-10-29T12:07:42","modified_gmt":"2015-10-29T17:07:42","slug":"aaa-says-trick-or-treaters-are-at-higher-risk-this-halloween","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paristn.net\/articles\/2015\/10\/29\/aaa-says-trick-or-treaters-are-at-higher-risk-this-halloween\/","title":{"rendered":"AAA says Trick-or-Treaters are at Higher Risk this Halloween"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span id=\"\">AAA wants you to Be Smart, Be Seen and have a Safe Halloween<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-308708\" title=\"AAA - Traffic Safety Foundation\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/AAA-Traffic-Safety-Foundation.jpg\" alt=\"AAA - Traffic Safety Foundation\" width=\"240\" height=\"130\" \/><strong>Knoxville, TN<\/strong> &#8211; Halloween is an exciting time of year for many young people, but it also holds its share of hidden dangers. AAA reminds parents and caregivers to take extra precautions if their children will be trick-or-treating on neighborhood streets.<\/p>\n<p>In a recent AAA Consumer Pulse survey, 58 percent of parents report they are no more concerned about their children\u2019s safety simply because Halloween falls on a Saturday.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/AAA-says-Trick-or-Treaters-are-at-Higher-Risk-this-Halloween.jpg\"  class=\"thickbox no_icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-325949\" title=\"AAA offers a few easy Halloween Safety Tips.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/AAA-says-Trick-or-Treaters-are-at-Higher-Risk-this-Halloween-480x360.jpg\" alt=\"AAA offers a few easy Halloween Safety Tips.\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" \/><\/a><!--more-->However, the scary truth is that statistics show that fatal injuries from motor vehicle crashes rise nearly 50 percent when Halloween falls on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA safe Halloween means seeing and being seen,\u201d said Amy Stracke, Managing Director, Traffic Safety Advocacy for AAA \u2013 The Auto Club Group and Executive Director of the ACG Traffic Safety Foundation. \u201cExcited children who may break the safety rules they usually follow, need to be reminded that safety is a responsibility we all share.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>To help make this a safer Halloween, AAA offers a few easy tips:<\/h3>\n<h4>Motorists<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Reduce any distractions inside your car, such as talking on the phone or eating, so you can concentrate on the road and your surroundings.<\/li>\n<li>Slow down and be especially alert in residential areas. Children may unexpectedly dart out in the street or from between parked cars.<\/li>\n<li>Watch for children walking on roadways, medians and curbs. In dark costumes, they will be harder to see at night<\/li>\n<li>Turn on your headlights to make yourself more visible \u2013 even in the daylight<\/li>\n<li>Drive sober. Over 40 percent of fatal crashes on Halloween night involve a drunk driver. Always designate a sober driver if you plan to drink. Visit <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.preventdui.aaa.com\/\" >www.PreventDUI.AAA.com<\/a> to learn more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Parents<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Parents are encouraged to walk children door to door while trick-or-treating, showing children safe places to cross the street.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure an adult or older, responsible youth is available to supervise children under age 12<\/li>\n<li>Buckle up. If driving trick-or-treaters between neighborhoods, always use appropriate car seats and have children exit and enter on the passenger side of the vehicle.<\/li>\n<li>Bring a flashlight to help trick-or-treaters see and be seen.<\/li>\n<li>Pick a costume that is safe for your child to move in and see out of. Buy costumes and wigs labeled \u201cflame resistant.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Trick-or-Treaters<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Cross the street and corners using traffic signals and crosswalks. Look both ways between crossing and keep an eye on the road while you are crossing<\/li>\n<li>Wear light colored clothing or costumes with reflective material or tape for the best visibility. Consider using nontoxic face paint instead of masks to avoid obstructing vision.<\/li>\n<li>Stay in familiar neighborhoods.Only visit homes that have the porch light on and never go into a stranger\u2019s house.<\/li>\n<li>Always have an adult check your treats before you eat. Discard anything that looks like it has been unwrapped or tampered with.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For additional tips to keep Halloween safe, visit <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/exchange.aaa.com\/safety\/child-safety\/halloween-safety\" >http:\/\/exchange.aaa.com\/safety\/child-safety\/halloween-safety<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[320center]<\/p>\n<h3>About Auto Club Group Traffic Safety Foundation<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-308708 size-thumbnail\" title=\"AAA - Traffic Safety Foundation\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/AAA-Traffic-Safety-Foundation-200x108.jpg\" alt=\"AAA - Traffic Safety Foundation\" width=\"200\" height=\"108\" \/>Established by AAA \u2013 The Auto Club Group in 2010, Auto Club Group Traffic Safety Foundation, Inc. (ACGTSF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and public charity dedicated to producing a significant and continuous reduction in traffic crashes, injuries and deaths in the communities targeted by its efforts. ACGTSF provides programs, education and outreach to increase public awareness about the importance of traffic safety and improve driving behavior.<\/p>\n<p>ACGTSF is funded by voluntary, tax-deductible contributions from organizations and individuals who support ACGTSF\u2019s purpose. Visit <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.aaa.com\/foundation\" >www.AAA.com\/foundation<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<h3>About The Auto Club Group<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-35320\" title=\"AAA\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/AAA.gif\" alt=\"AAA\" width=\"200\" height=\"122\" \/>The Auto Club Group (ACG) is the second largest AAA club in North America. ACG and its affiliates provide membership, travel, insurance and financial services offerings to over 9 million members across eleven states and two U.S. territories including Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, Nebraska, North Dakota, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands; most of Illinois and Minnesota; and a portion of Indiana.<\/p>\n<p>ACG belongs to the national AAA federation with more than 55 million members in the United States and Canada and whose mission includes protecting and advancing freedom of mobility and improving traffic safety.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AAA wants you to Be Smart, Be Seen and have a Safe Halloween Knoxville, TN &#8211; Halloween is an exciting time of year for many young people, but it also holds its share of hidden dangers. AAA reminds parents and caregivers to take extra precautions if their children will be trick-or-treating on neighborhood streets. 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