The Scariest Place for Your Car This Halloween Might Be Right Outside Your Home
PR Newswire•27/10/2026•09:06 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Mercury Insurance (MCY) issues Halloween driving and vehicle-safety guidance
- ➤Mercury recommends slower speeds, careful parking and reduced distractions near trick-or-treaters
- ➤Collision coverage generally addresses crash damage; comprehensive coverage generally addresses theft and vandalism
- ➤Mercury advises documenting vehicle damage and contacting the insurer after an incident
Expert Statements
Justin Yoshizawa, Director of Product Management, Auto, at Mercury Insurance
“Halloween creates a unique combination of driving hazards because the environment changes so dramatically in just a few hours”
Justin Yoshizawa, Director of Product Management, Auto, at Mercury Insurance
“Drivers may know their neighborhoods extremely well, but that familiarity can create a false sense of security. On Halloween, the safest approach is to expect the unexpected, especially when children are nearby.”
Justin Yoshizawa, Director of Product Management, Auto, at Mercury Insurance
“If something happens to your vehicle, document the damage, take photographs and contact your insurance company to discuss the next steps.”
Justin Yoshizawa, Director of Product Management, Auto, at Mercury Insurance
“Knowing what your policy covers before an incident occurs can help take some of the uncertainty out of an already stressful situation.”
Justin Yoshizawa, Director of Product Management, Auto, at Mercury Insurance
“The goal isn't to make drivers afraid of Halloween. It's to remind everyone that a little extra patience and awareness can help keep the evening enjoyable for families, pedestrians and motorists alike.”
The Scariest Place for Your Car This Halloween Might Be Right Outside Your Home PR Newswire
Mercury Insurance shares tips to help drivers avoid frightening surprises as neighborhood streets fill with trick-or-treaters, traffic and unexpected hazards
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