‘Plan a safe ride this Halloween’ Utah troopers urge
Oct 31, 2024, 3:46 PM | Updated: 7:58 pm
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Highway Patrol urges all Utahns to make responsible choices on Halloween or be faced with “serious consequences.”
The Utah Department of Public Safety encourages all Utah drivers to make safe decisions on Halloween, which includes driving sober or having a designated driver.
Additional DUI enforcement efforts have been made to ensure safety throughout the state this holiday, with 43 law enforcement agencies scheduled for the night. The DPS hopes this rollout will emphasize the importance of traveling safely as many Utahns celebrate Halloween.
Gov. Spencer Cox will be speaking at the DUI blitz briefing on the night of Oct. 31, to highlight his support for law enforcement and their efforts in detecting impaired drivers.
The Draper Police Department also drivers to keep an eye out for trick-or-treaters while on the road.
“With the Halloween costumes, you’re going to have a lot of dark-colored costumes, a lot of shadows,” said Lt. Mike Elkins with Draper police. “So, if you’re driving, you’ve got to keep a little bit of extra vigilance tonight. And always, don’t drink and drive because that will just make things worse.”
The Unified Fire Authority also encourages drivers to be “extra cautious” on Halloween, as families will be out trick or treating. An official statement from the UFA’s X account says to “please drive slowly, stay alert, and watch for children crossing the streets.”
Contributing: Daniel Woodruff, KSL TV