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Baton Rouge – Trick-or-treaters will be out and about tonight, and Louisiana State Police want to remind motorists to be extra alert and they have a few tips for parents to help keep their children safe. Trooper Javier Leija said to turn on your car lights at dusk tonight, stay off your cell phone while driving and don’t drink and drive.
“And just stay alert for kids that are walking or maybe crossing the street, or kids that are walking down sidewalks and may dart out in front of them,” said Leija.
And if you witness a reckless driver, call local authorities to prevent other trick-or-treaters from possibly being injured.
Before you take your kids around the neighborhood, Leija said to be sure they are dressed in brightly colored costumes or have them wear a glo-stick, so they are visible in the dark and put their name and address in their costume in case you are separated.
“May sure your kid knows their address, their phone number, and how to dial 9-1-1 before they leave the house,” said Leija.
It’s against state law for sex offenders to participate in Halloween festivities that includes the handing out of candy. Before you start your trick-or-treating route Leija said to check for registered sex offenders by visiting LSP.org.
“Click on the Sex Offender link and you can search for a sex offender in your parish, and that should alert you to sex offenders that are located in your area,” said Leija.
And also monitor your children and don’t let them eat any candy before you check they are individually wrapped and toss any out if they aren’t.
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