Police spell out Halloween rules: juvenile curfew hours, a 15 mph e-bike limit and impaired-driving enforcement

With Halloween falling on a Saturday next week, the Queen Creek Police Department has put out its list of reminders for trick-or-treaters, drivers and anyone planning a party, including the town's curfew hours and its rules for e-bikes.

The department released the guidance Friday morning, Oct. 23.

Curfew and parties

The town's juvenile curfew runs from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. for anyone 15 or younger, police said. Those who are 16 or 17 are covered from midnight to 5 a.m.

Hosts are asked to keep an eye on what happens at their gatherings, make sure every guest has a safe ride home, and not host or help along parties where minors drink, the noise gets out of hand or other violations turn a gathering unruly.

On the road

Police said officers will be enforcing drunk- and drugged-driving laws along with other alcohol and drug laws. The department's list for drivers: buckle up, put distractions away, slow down in neighborhoods, look for children at crosswalks, intersections and curbs, and line up a sober driver ahead of time.

E-bikes and other motorized devices

Riders are reminded that the town caps speed at 15 mph on bike lanes, parking lots, sidewalks and multi-use trails. Phones must be hands-free while riding, and recreational riding inside town parks is not allowed. Police said reckless or dangerous riding can lead to the device being impounded, and getting it back can require finishing a QCPD safety class.

For families

The department suggests costumes that leave children's vision clear, avoiding long or baggy outfits, and adding bright colors or reflective tape. Young children should have an adult with them, trick-or-treaters should go in groups and use sidewalks and crosswalks where they exist, and nobody should go inside a stranger's home.

Residents can report suspicious activity or unruly gatherings by calling the police non-emergency number, 480-358-3500, and should dial 911 for emergencies. More tips are posted at QueenCreekAZ.gov/SafetyTips.

Sources

queencreekaz.gov