{"id":512620,"date":"2026-10-30T04:46:50","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T04:46:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/512620\/"},"modified":"2026-10-30T04:46:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T04:46:50","slug":"bakersfield-police-urge-sober-driving-pedestrian-safety-ahead-of-halloween-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/512620\/","title":{"rendered":"Bakersfield police urge sober driving, pedestrian safety ahead of Halloween night"},"content":{"rendered":"

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK\/KBFX) \u2014 With Halloween falling on a Saturday this year, police in Bakersfield said they\u2019re preparing for heavier crowds, more traffic and an increased risk of impaired driving as families head out after dark to celebrate and trick-or-treat.<\/p>\n

Sgt. Eric Celedon said the Bakersfield Police Department will increase enforcement and visibility for the holiday weekend.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe will have extra patrols out there, our traffic division is out in full force doing everything we can to make sure we keep the roads safe for everybody here in Bakersfield,\u201d Celedon said.<\/p>\n

He urged anyone planning to drink to make other transportation arrangements.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe biggest thing, and we see it time and time again here in Bakersfield, if you are gonna drink, and we know that’s part of celebrating, please do not drive,\u201d Celedon said.<\/p>\n

Police also emphasized pedestrian safety, encouraging families to stay in large groups and use lights or reflective items so drivers can see them. Celedon also recommended adding a unique identifier to children\u2019s costumes, especially when costumes are common.<\/p>\n

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Bakersfield Police’s Hal-LAW-een. PHOTO: KBAK\/KBFX<\/p>\n

\u201cThe last thing we wanna do is take the wrong kiddo home,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Some parents said they are also thinking about safety when choosing costumes and planning their route.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think the biggest thing that I thought about when doing our costumes is the masks. Just so they could see who we are and then just so people don’t get scared or think anything of it, just to make sure our face is clear,\u201d Reyes said.<\/p>\n

Mauricio Vives, a parent, said his family is focusing on visibility and sticking together. \u201cFlashlights, he has a lot of flashlights. Big groups, a lot of family, a lot of kids,\u201d Vives said.<\/p>\n

Police also advised parents to check candy before children eat it. Celedon said parents \u201cshould definitely go through and make sure everything’s still factory sealed.\u201d<\/p>\n

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