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RCMP are out with their standard Halloween safety messaging, but with it falling on a Saturday this year it means more people could be out a lot later at night. Chilliwack Cpl. Mike Rail says most of the messaging is fairly common sense stuff, including knowing which houses are taking part in the festivities.

“If you’re out trick or treating and you see that there’s a dark house and the lights are off, then don’t go up to the house.  Stay in the lighted areas, and don’t approach those houses.”

He’s reminding people that anyone caught with fireworks and no permit will have them confiscated. Also, rain is in the forecast on Saturday, making it extra important that drivers take it slow, and kids wear reflectors on their costumes.

Daylight Saving Time also goes away this weekend, and more darkness means more safety concerns on the roads.

Abbotsford Police Cst. Ian Macdonald says they’re not singling out drivers or pedestrians…they’re just trying to keep everyone safe.  Although walking can be just as dangerous as driving.

“There are discernible spikes in both of those kinds of activities….people running around without any reflective or light coloured clothing who are making those bad decisions will regrettably see an increase in collisions.”

He calls it distracted walking, saying some people are just oblivious to their surroundings, and it becomes more dangerous with the lack of daylight.