Safety campaign with a simple message

‘ It’s as easy as counting to three’.

That’s the message Council wants to get to Wyong shire’s motorists to help cut the road toll.

Concerned that many drivers are travelling too close to the vehicle in front, Council has been staging a promotion known as the ‘Three Second Gap’ campaign.

The aim is to convince motorists to leave a three second gap between vehicles on dry roads and five seconds in the wet. Drivers are being urged to measure this safety gap by watching the vehicle in front pass a landmark such as a tree or guidepost – and ensuring that they can count “1001, 1002,1003” before their own vehicle passes the same spot.

Allowing less than a three second gap between traffic is against the law and carries a penalty of $300 and three demerit points.

To draw attention to the problem, Council has joined its counterparts in the Hunter Region in carrying out a public awareness program.

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Last updated 27/02/2007