ICBC is offering drivers and parents of trick or treaters to plan ahead for Halloween.
There are about 440 crashes every Halloween night between 3 p.m. and midnight injuring 150 people, according to a five-year average covering 2005 to 2009.
What parents need to know:
* Always dress to be seen. Use reflective tape on a costume, shoes or a bag in order to make trick or treaters stand out.
* Masks must offer full visibility to the child and don't use cell phones and MP3 players that might distract them while on the road.
* There's always safety in numbers. Trick or treating in groups with adults is always beneficial.
* Always plan a route ahead of time that takes children away from main roads and into more quiet residential areas.
For drivers
* Drivers need to slow down and make sure they are prepared for the unexpected. Children get excited during Halloween and may forget to be cautious.
* Be sure to limit distractions in the car so attention is only on the road.
* Remember some children may have on masks as part of their costume and visibility may be limited. Always yield to pedestrians.
* Be careful entering and exiting driveways and alleys and be on the lookout for trick or treaters when backing up.
* If you are hosting a Halloween party make sure everyone has a safe ride home.
