23 October 2024
Motorists are invited to keep their eyes peeled and check their blind spots to spot Joe Rider as part of an exciting competition to raise awareness of motorcycle safety on the roads.
Designated motorcyclists wearing bright hi-vis Joe Rider shirts will be out and about across the Tweed next week as part of the campaign to mark Motorcycle Awareness Month.
Council’s Road Safety Officer Lily Morgan urged all motorists to keep an eye out for motorcyclists wearing bright yellow ‘I Am Joe Rider’ vests on local roads from Monday 28 October to Friday 1 November 2024.
“Motorcyclists are some of our most vulnerable road users and raising awareness through the Joe Rider campaign is a step towards reducing the risks they face on our roads,” Ms Morgan said.
“By encouraging drivers to actively check their mirrors and blind spots, we aim to make the roads safer for everyone.
“Anyone who spots Joe Rider is invited to log the time and location and enter the competition to be in the running to win a daily prize.
“This campaign is a reminder that a simple habit of checking mirrors and blind spots can prevent accidents and save lives.”
Be on the lookout for Joe Rider from Monday 28 October to Friday 1 November 2024 and submit your entry for a chance to win a $50 daily prize or the grand prize of $250 in 'Why Leave Town' gift vouchers!
Find out how to enter the competition.
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