As Halloween approaches, we want to take minute to remind everyone about Halloween safety.

Whether you’re taking your kids out trick or treating or you’re simply trying to navigate the suddenly congested streets of your neighborhood on the way home, pay extra attention.

Safe Kids Florida has offered safety tips for both parents and drivers.

Walk safely

– Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks.

– Look left, right and left again when crossing and keep looking as you cross.

– Put electronic devices down and keep heads up and walk, don’t run, across the street.

– Teach children to make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of them.

– Always walk on sidewalks or paths. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible. Children should walk on direct routes with the fewest street crossings.

– Watch for cars that are turning or backing up. Teach children to never dart out into the street or cross between parked cars.

Keep costumes both creative and safe

– Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers and, if possible, choose light colors.

– Choose face paint and makeup whenever possible instead of masks, which can obstruct a child’s vision.

– Have kids carry glow sticks or flashlights to help them see and be seen by drivers.

– When selecting a costume, make sure it is the right size to prevent trips and falls.

Drive extra safe on Halloween

– Slow down and be especially alert in residential neighborhoods. Children are excited on Halloween and may move in unpredictable ways.

– Take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians and on curbs.

– Enter and exit driveways and alleys slowly and carefully.

– Eliminate any distractions inside your car so you can concentrate on the road and your surroundings.

– Drive slowly, anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic and turn your headlights on earlier in the day to spot children from greater distances.

– While trick-or-treating hours are typically 5:30-8:30 p.m., try to be especially alert for kids a half-hour earlier and a half-hour later, just to be on the safe side.