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Utah officials urge Halloween safety for trick-or-treaters and drivers this Friday.

Reflective gear and safe crossing practices are recommended to prevent accidents.

Special DUI enforcement is planned as October sees high auto-pedestrian crash rates.

MURRAY — The state is hoping all the scares and spooky scenes this Halloween are in good fun and not the result of a real horror story.

On Tuesday, the Utah Department of Transportation and the Utah Department of Public Safety issued their annual reminder for families and trick-or-treaters to be safe on Friday, as well as a reminder for drivers to be extra attentive.

"We're nearing that time of the year where it's getting darker earlier and staying darker later. It's hard to see pedestrians when they're not wearing reflecti

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