Vehicle safety check project success

The most recent major community service event completed by the region’s Rotary clubs was its annual headlight and vehicle safety checks. Originating with the support of Lakes Rotary, over the years the event has expanded throughout the South East.

Owners get to have all their vehicle exterior lighting checked to see if working, their headlight aim checked and adjusted, where possible, along with their tyres checked to make sure they are safe and legal. Blown globes are replaced where they can, and all done locally with the support of staff from Barry Maney Group and Trident Tyre Centre.

This year 88 cars were checked in Mount Gambier, 52 in Millicent, 67 in Naracoorte and Bordertown had 26. In Mount Gambier 12 cars required globe replacement, approximately a third needed aim adjustments and 14 owners were advised to have tyres replaced. The club was also made aware of one couple who were told their tyres required replacing, they were heading to Adelaide the next day and went to have the tyres replaced before their trip. This is one way Lakes Rotary is helping our communities to be safer for all.