Halloween in South Jordan is a cherished tradition, with neighborhoods glowing in spooky decorations and families filling the streets for trick-or-treating. While the night is full of fun, costumes, and candy, safety should be everyone’s top priority, especially with more e-bikes and scooters appearing in our neighborhoods.

Costume Safety

Choose costumes that make you easy to see and safe to move in. Reflective tape, glow sticks, or LED accessories help drivers and riders spot you in the dark. Avoid masks that block vision or costumes that drag on the ground, as they can trip you up or even catch in scooter or bike wheels.

Walking & Traffic Awareness

Excited kids often forget the basics. Always cross at crosswalks, look both ways, and carry flashlights or headlamps. Parents, keep an eye out for little ones who might dart across the street.

E-Bikes & Scooters on Halloween Night

This year, police are seeing more kids riding e-bikes and scooters in neighborhoods, sometimes on vehicles that are unsafe or even illegal for their age. That creates extra risks on a night already filled with heavy foot traffic. The safest choice? Consider leaving the e-bikes and scooters at home and sticking with traditional “foot power” for trick-or-treating. Walking keeps kids visible, predictable, and safe in crowded neighborhoods.

If you or your teen does ride, please remind them:

• Slow down and yield to pedestrians.
• Wear a helmet.
• Stick to familiar streets and avoid weaving through trick-or-treaters.
• Know the rules: kids under 8 cannot legally ride alone, Class 1 & 2 e-bikes (max 20 mph) require adult supervision for ages 8–14, and Class 3 e-bikes (up to 28 mph) are only for ages 16+. Anything faster without pedals is an e-motorcycle and not legal in neighborhoods.

Bottom Line

Halloween should be about costumes, candy, and community—not accidents. By walking instead of riding, watching traffic, and following the rules, we can ensure South Jordan’s streets are safe for all the ghouls and goblins this Halloween.