These tips can help keep your kids safe while trick-or-treating, says ...

The Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) is reminding trick-or-treaters to stay safe when stirring up mischief on Halloween night.

The Crown corporation, along with police forces across the province, is reminding kids to prioritize staying safe.

This includes:

Wearing light-coloured clothing with reflective strips; Wearing make-up instead of a mask; Using a flashlight to see better and be more visible; Informing your parents of your route and time of return; Ringing doorbells as a group or with an adult -- never go inside; Trick-or-treating on one side of the street at a time to avoid crossing unnecessarily; Using sidewalks -- or if there are none, walking on the side of the street facing traffic; Crossing streets at intersections and obeying traffic signs; Not approaching or getting into vehicles without your parents' permission; Checking your treats with your parents to make sure they're safe to eat.

"Don't forget that children are excited at the idea of wandering the streets to trick-or-treat," said the SAAQ. "Let's make sure they can do so safely."

The SAAQ is also asking adults to:

Avoid driving on Halloween night, if possible; Be aware that children may have difficulty judging the distance and speed of vehicles, especially in the dark; Be vigilant when driving; Be patient.