Ellsworth, WI – The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office is combining Halloween spirit with safety awareness this year, reminding residents to stay alert as trick-or-treaters take to the streets tonight.
According to a post from the department’s official Facebook page, deputies shared several key traffic safety tips to help ensure a safe Halloween for everyone. The message, delivered from the department’s “Traffic Window” and featuring a festive costume, encourages both drivers and pedestrians to remain vigilant amid increased activity in neighborhoods.
Officials advised that drivers should slow down, avoid distractions, and use headlights at all times. Pedestrians are urged to use crosswalks, make eye contact with drivers, carry flashlights, and stick to well-lit routes.
The Sheriff’s Office also reminded residents that both drivers and pedestrians should exercise extra caution in residential areas, particularly during peak trick-or-treating hours when visibility may be reduced.
Halloween is typically one of the busiest nights of the year for pedestrian traffic, and local law enforcement aims to reduce risks by emphasizing awareness and patience.
Residents are encouraged to plan routes ahead of time, supervise younger children closely, and report any unsafe driving behavior to authorities.
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