Parents are being urged to ensure their children can be visible to traffic as they take to the streets trick or treating for Halloween tonight.
Gardai are also warning motorists to expect the unexpected and to proceed with caution when out on the roads in the coming hours.
Winter time kicked in over the weekend and the shorter daylight hours coupled with poor weather conditions can lead to increased hazardous driving conditions.
Head of the Clare Garda Traffic Corp – Inspector John Galvin is warning all road users to be aware of children out to trick and treat tonight, and to take particular note as many will be wearing dark clothing.
Meanwhile, a special garda operation’s in place to crackdown on the use of illegal fireworks this Halloween.
The emergeny serbvices are also urging parents to keep their children them away from bangers to prevent injury while pet owners are also reminded to keep their animals indoors.
Crime Prevention Offiver with the Clare Garda Division Sergeant Joe Downey is also urging residents concerned about bonfires in their area to contact Gardai.
