You don’t want to spoil Halloween fun this weekend, so follow the rules!
Halloween is one of the most anticipated holidays for the young and the old. Who doesn’t enjoy dressing up in costumes and indulging in trick-or-treating? However, for many parents, Halloween-related fears overshadow the joy and anticipation. According to a recent research, 31 percent of parents worry about accidents while kids are walking around, 24 percent fret over poisoning from tampered or spoiled treats, and 15 percent fear abductions. As the holiday approaches, what are some of the rules and regulations for Halloween in Washington, D.C.? Here’re some of things to consider while we are out trick-or-treating.
Don’t drink and drive; call SoberRide
Every day, almost 30 people in the U.S. die in car crashes that involve an alcohol-impaired driver. Since 1993,Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) recognizes the vulnerability during the holidays and offers SoberRide, a free cab ride program for residents in the D.C. area. The ride operates during the December/January holiday season and on St. Patrick’s Day, Independence Day, and Halloween
The Halloween SoberRide program is available on Saturday, October 29, from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. on Sunday, October 30, 2011. Impaired drivers 21 years or older may call 800-200-8294 (TAXI) to receive a free ride up to $30. Rides cannot be reserved or scheduled in advance. A list of participating taxi companies is provided on the website.
