Spooky Made Safe: Nissan Announces Return Of Glow Guards

Halloween is one of the most fun and exciting nights of the year for children. From choosing the perfect spooky costume to collecting candy from their neighbours, what’s not to love?! But did you know that kids between the ages of four and eight years old are 10 times more likely to be struck by a vehicle on October 31st than any other night of the year? 

It’s not that surprising when you consider the increased foot traffic and poor nighttime visibility (due to costumes), combined with a heightened sense of excitement over the holiday. Which is why we’re pleased to announce that we’re giving away free Nissan Glow Guards and mask stickers until October 31st! These reflective, self-adhesive stickers are used to make children more visible to drivers and keep them safe while trick-or-treating. 

"Halloween is an exciting time of year, which is why Nissan Canada is committed to helping pedestrians and drivers celebrate it safely," said Ken Hearn, Director of Marketing for Nissan Canada Inc. "Following its popularity in 2019, we're excited to bring Nissan Glow Guards back to dealerships across Canada. Designed to reflect light away from vehicle headlights, Glow Guards help children remain seen by drivers, promoting a safer Halloween experience for all."

While Nissan Glow Guards are a great way to safely kick off the Halloween season, our friends at Nissan Canada went the extra mile to ensure trick-or-treaters and drivers alike are safe and sound all night long. Read on for Nissan Canada’s top five safety tips for a safe and spooky Halloween season!

Make Visibility Your Number One Priority

Adding reflective stickers to costumes is an easy way to help children remain visible to drivers during evening outings. Parents can visit Centennial Nissan of Summerside to pick-up Glow Guards—peel-and-stick reflective stickers that can easily be attached to children's clothing or Halloween costumes to deliver a safe, highly visible pedestrian indication to drivers.

Dress For The Occasion

Prevent trips and falls by ensuring costumes fit properly, avoiding loose strings and long fabrics. While wands and swords make great accessories for indoor parties, they can be a potential safety hazard when trick-or-treating, so try to limit them. Instead of full Halloween face masks, which can reduce peripheral vision, consider giving your face mask a makeover. Available in fun graphics like vampire teeth, Nissan mask stickers are a great way to customize face masks.

Put Planning At The Forefront

If children are old enough to go trick-or-treating by themselves, sit down with them to plan their route in advance. Encourage them to only visit homes within the neighbourhood and stay within their group. Also, remind kids of road safety practices, including staying on well-lit streets, walking—not running—from house to house, and always checking both ways before crossing the street.

Stay Alert While On The Road

Whether driving kids to a friend's house or returning home after a party, drivers should practice an abundance of caution when driving on Halloween night. Drive slowly in residential areas, watch for children who may unexpectedly dart into traffic and keep an eye out for stragglers at crosswalks. Additionally, parents transporting their kids to activities should find a safe spot for drop-off and pick-up and use their hazard lights to notify nearby drivers.

Follow Local Health Guidelines

Be sure to check and follow local, provincial, and federal health and safety regulations and guidelines before embarking on trick-or-treating to ensure a safe and spooktacular Halloween season for everyone. In addition to practicing safe physical distancing, don't forget to wear a face mask.