PORT Stephens Council is encouraging the local community to rally behind a road safety campaign to increase awareness of motorcyclists.

The Joe Rider campaign encourages all road users to be on the lookout for motorcyclists, particularly at round-a-bouts, intersections and in vehicle blind spots.

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Of all motorcycle crashes in Port Stephens in the last five years, 56 percent have resulted in fatal or serious injury.

Port Stephens Assets Section Manager John Maretich said the aim of the campaign is to reduce crashes involving motorcycles and help motorcyclists ride to live.

“Volunteering motorcyclists will be wearing bright yellow ‘I am Joe Rider’ branded vests,” said Mr Maretich.

“If you spot Joe Rider anywhere around the region from 9 to 13 October 2023 you can go in the draw to win a $250 voucher.

“With October being Motorcycle Awareness Month, we all need to work harder to reduce the incidence of SMIDSY or ‘sorry mate I didn’t see you’,” Mr Maretich added.

During the competition week, we’re encouraging the community to spot Joe Rider across the Port Stephens, Maitland, MidCoast, Port Macquarie-Hastings and Mid-Western Local Government Areas in a joint road safety campaign.

If you spot Joe Rider in a bright yellow vest, pull over in a safe location and enter the competition to win prizes.

Visit the Port Stephens Council website to find entry details and the link to register your sighting and go into the draw to win one of five $50 daily vouchers or the grand prize of $250 at the end of the week.

Remember to keep an eye out for Joe Rider in your local area between 9 to 13 October for your chance to win.

For more information head to pscouncil.info/road-safety and click on the ‘Motorcycling the Hunter and Spot Joe Rider’