It’s all about the fun and treats when you head out for an amazing Halloween night. But you’ve still got to watch out for tricks! Getting slapped with a fine for breaking the law without even realising it? Now that’s one way to get a real fright this Halloween in 2025.
We at Cars24 care more about your well-being than your killer costume, so here are a few things you should absolutely not do this Halloween.
1. Driving in costumes – It’s not as funny to the cops
That skeleton mask might look great at the party, but behind the wheel, it’s a $2000 mistake waiting to happen.
Australian road laws require drivers to have clear vision and proper control of their vehicle, which bulky costumes, masks, or heavy makeup can easily interfere with. Even oversized wigs or fake claws can count against you if they interfere with your movement or the operation of the vehicle.
So before you head out, leave the face part of the costume in the passenger seat. Save the final transformation for when you’ve parked or reached the venue.
2. Don’t take the “Trick or Treat” too far
A little mischief is part of the fun, but egging houses or spraying shaving foam on cars crosses a line. It’s no longer a prank, it’s property damage.
Acts like these can be classed as criminal offences and carry serious penalties, including heavy fines or even jail time. The same goes for vandalism or graffiti, even carrying something that looks like it’s meant for graffiti can get you into trouble if you’re unlucky enough.
Moral of the story? Keep the tricks light-hearted and stay away from other people’s stuff when messing around with eggs or paints. The tricks should be cheeky, not criminal!
3. Go easy on the car decorations
For those of us who like to get our rides involved in the Halloween spirit, it can be tempting to go overboard with the decorations to really stand out in the parking lot. Although well intended, the same rules apply to vehicle modifications or decorations as your face – avoid anything that could cause an incident or impair regular functions. For example, any sharp decorations that can fall off or potentially hurt pedestrians are a clear no-no. If you must, do the final touches when parked for those amazing photos and chill memories from Halloween.
4. Don’t trespass, not everyone’s in the Halloween spirit
If the porch lights are off and there’s no sign of decorations, that’s your cue to skip the house. Trespassing, ie, entering someone’s property without consent, can lead to fines that are anything but sweet.
Even if you’re just driving up to an organised Halloween party, try not to crowd the streets or walk across a neighbour’s property. Stick to designated parking areas and sidewalks, hooded figures walking where they shouldn’t be could startle anyone. Halloween’s meant to bring people together, not bring on legal trouble.
5. Don’t forget road rules (or basic safety)
Halloween night means more pedestrians, distracting decorations, and excited kids darting between driveways. Drivers need to slow down and stay extra alert in residential areas and around party venues.
Parents need to make sure their children stick to footpaths, cross only at safe points, and for kids on bikes, helmets are a must; costume helmets don’t count!
A little extra caution goes a long way toward keeping the night fun for everyone.
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When the costumes come off and the candy runs out, what truly matters is getting home safe, and fine-free. Halloween’s meant for memories, not penalties. So have your fun, dress your best, and drive like the responsible legend you are. Because the only thing scarier than a ghost is a traffic fine or worse. Drive safely, ghouls!
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