Kids love the magic of Halloween, but for moms and dads, often there is a fine line between Halloween fun and safety concerns, especially when it comes to road and pedestrian safety.

The reality is that children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on any other day of the year, 

Follow these tips to keep your Halloween safe and fun:

Safety Tips for Children

Put electronic devices down.

Keep heads up and walk, don't run across streets.

Properly cross roads and intersections.

Stay in areas with good lighting and wear light colored clothing.

Never dart or run into the roadway.

After dark, fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags, or use glow sticks.

Safety Tips for Motorists

Put electronic devices down.

Watch for children walking on roadways, medians and curbs.

Enter and exit driveways and alleys carefully.

At twilight and later in the evening, watch for children in dark clothing.

Discourage new, inexperienced drivers from driving on Halloween.