October is Motorcycle Awareness Month and the councils of the Hunter will launch the Joe Rider Competition for the second time this year.
The competition is all about keeping motorcyclists safe by highlighting their visibility on our local roads from Monday 17 October to Friday 21 October 2022.
The community is being invited to participate by spotting Joe Rider in locations such as Singleton, Muswellbrook, Upper Hunter, Maitland, Port Stephens, MidCoast and Cessnock Local Government Areas during the competition.
Volunteering motorcyclists will be wearing bright yellow Joe Rider vests. If you see a Joe Rider in the Cessnock Local Government Area, pull over to a safe location and enter the details of your sighting on Council’s website here https://www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/Things-to-do/Events/Can-you-spot-Joe-Rider.
There are prizes to be won. Daily winners will receive a $50 voucher and one lucky winner will score the grand prize of a $250 voucher at the end of the week.
Cessnock City Mayor Jay Suvaal said the competition was a great way to raise awareness and improve motorcycle safety.
“Joe Rider is about encouraging drivers to look out for motorcyclists on our local roads,” Mayor Suvaal said.
“It’s intention is to reduce the number of “Sorry mate, I didn’t see you” crashes many riders experience.”
Remember to keep an eye out for Joe Rider in your local area between 17 and 21 October for your chance to win.
For more information see https://www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/Things-to-do/Events/Can-you-spot-Joe-Rider
