Halloween
Basic guidelines
for
‘Trick or Treating’
Householder Trick Or Treat Guidelines
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Householders who would like to be involved in the fun should leave an outside light on.
Make sure that your pathway is clear of hazards to your front door.
Have some treats ready such as sweets, cakes, biscuits etc.
Refrain from giving money
If you do not want to be involved leave you outside light off and display the Derbyshire
Constabulary card “Sorry No Trick or Treat” pinned to your front door or gate.
Trick or Treaters Guidelines & Safety Rules
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Children, 10 years or younger should always go trick or treating with an adult.
Wear light coloured clothing or reflective armbands to ensure that you can be seen. Have a torch
or light stick with you and leave them switched on.
Walk on the pavement or on the side of the street facing the traffic. Look twice before crossing
any road and whenever possible use a pedestrian crossing.
Let your parents know what you are doing & where you are going.
For no reason should you enter a house, especially the home of a stranger. If you need to use the
toilet then it is best to return to your home.
For no reason should you enter a stranger's car.
Never ask for money.
Trick and treating should end at about 9.30pm. Never ring a doorbell after that time. Even if the
lights of the house are on, never ring the doorbell more than twice.
Avoid visiting houses you know are occupied by the elderly, especially sheltered housing & OPA
homes.
Always use the front door, never go to the back of a house.
Don't walk across lawns or gardens, but use the path to the front door and respect other people’s
property.
Never cause damage to any property.
Always be polite and don't forget to say thank you.
Issued by Buxton Neighbourhood Watch Support Group. Oct 2011