03/11/2025
A new camera enforcement car will take to the streets of Torfaen to help improve road safety from this week. The vehicle will be fitted with CCTV to record footage of any cars parked illegally outside schools, in bus stops or on zig zag lines.
A two-week notice period starts on Monday November 3, when any drivers caught parked illegally will be issued with a written warning. From Monday November 17, drivers found to be parked in excluded areas will be automatically sent a penalty charge notice.
Cllr Mandy Owen, Executive Member for the Environment, said: "We regularly get complaints from schools about illegal parking that posed a serious risk to pupils. While our civil enforcement officers regularly visit schools motorists often move on when they see them.
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29/10/2025
With Halloween approaching, anyone out and about in the dark trick-or-treating needs to be aware of the extra risks that arise as darker nights set in. Children, accompanying adults, and anyone driving on the day need to be safe and be seen and stay alert to road conditions, particularly if the weather is poor.
When trick-or-treating:
- Keep an eye on your children at all times, particularly when crossing road and reinforce the Green Cross Code rules
- Reflective tape on children’s Halloween costumes and bags can help them stand out in the glow of vehicle headlights
- If you live in an area without streetlights, carry a flashlight
- Take extra care if children are wearing costumes that restrict their vision and be careful with longer costumes that may cause them to stumble or trip
- Use well-lit designated crossing points when crossing the road and don’t cross where visibility is poor.
When driving:
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24/10/2025
With the clocks going back one hour this weekend and daylight hours growing shorter, Road Safety Wales is reminding road users to take extra care and remain vigilant when out and about in the dark. This time of year brings worsening weather and reduced visibility, increasing the risk of collisions, particularly involving vulnerable road users such as children, older people, pedestrians, two-wheeled riders, and equestrian road users.
Rhys John-Howes, Chair of Road Safety Wales, called for extra vigilance as darker evenings begin, “Darkness creates more challenging conditions for road users. Motorists should drive considerately and reduce their speed to meet the traffic and weather conditions.
“Drivers should also ensure that their vehicle is prepared and well maintained.”
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23/10/2025
More than 60 illegal e-bikes and e-scooters have been seized in one day across Cardiff and Barry making the streets safer. Among them was a modified mountain bike capable of reaching 90 miles per hour – the fastest ever that has been seized in a joint operation between South Wales Police and Cardiff Council.
This bike was one of 11 seized in Ely and Fairwater 12 in the city centre, and another 17 in Cardiff Bay last week. More were seized in Roath, Cathays, Rumney, St Mellons and Barry.
In total 62 illegal mechanically propelled vehicles (MPVs) also known as illegal e-bikes and scooters were seized. They will now be crushed and recycled.
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22/10/2025
Transport for Wales, the Welsh Government’s Strategic Road Network team, Torfaen County Borough Council and Monmouthshire County Council are working together to provide a new safe and accessible route that can be used by everyone in the community to walk, wheel or cycle to destinations between Pontypool in Torfaen through to Usk in Monmouthshire.
TfW wants to hear from residents and visitors to the area about their views of the proposed design and route so that it meets the needs of everybody wanting to use it, as far as possible.
The survey will be closed on 27 October 2025. haveyoursay.tfw.wales/pontypool-usk
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17/10/2025
Cardiff Council’s Cabinet has approved a comprehensive City Parking Plan, a 10-year strategy designed to tackle the city’s parking challenges, support sustainable travel, and improve quality of life for residents and visitors.
The City Parking Plan is a cornerstone of Cardiff’s wider Transport Strategy, aiming to reduce congestion, improve air quality, and make the city’s streets safer and more accessible. Developed following extensive public consultation, the plan will introduce a new framework to manage parking across Cardiff, aligning the Welsh capital with best practices seen in other major UK cities.
Key Features of the City Parking Plan
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09/10/2025
A record number of young people are taking full advantage of the new £1 bus fare scheme in Wales.
The Welsh Government initiative, which is currently open for 16-21year olds, has seen a record number of young people apply for a MyTravel pass with Transport for Wales receiving more than 26,000 new applications - a 38% increase - since the launch of the scheme in July.
From next month (3 November) the pilot is being extended further to offer the same reduced fares to all 5–15-year-olds. But unlike 16–21-year-olds, this age group won’t need to present a mytravelpass to the driver as proof of age.
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06/10/2025
Monmouthshire County Council has announced that funding has been confirmed for the Llanfoist to Castle Meadows Active Travel Bridge. This confirmation represents a significant milestone in the council’s ambitions to enable people to walk, wheel and cycle instead of using their car between Llanfoist and Abergavenny town centre.
With an investment of £10.4 million from the Welsh Government’s Active Travel Fund, the council has appointed Balfour Beatty as the main contractor to begin delivery of the scheme.
While the original full Abergavenny strategic scheme was estimated at approximately £20 million, the project has been designed to focus on delivering the Active Travel crossing, a clear priority for the community and aligned with the current funding available.
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26/09/2025
Ken Skates MS, Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales: “I believe that everyone, regardless of age, ability or location, should have access to safe, reliable and inclusive transport. That includes walking, wheeling and cycling, especially for households in Wales that don't have access to a car.
"For many, the ability to walk, wheel or cycle isn’t a lifestyle choice - it’s essential. Alongside public transport, walking, wheeling and cycling supports people get to work or school, see friends and family, pop to the shops and access essential public services.
My priorities for walking, wheeling and cycling are:
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25/09/2025
North Wales Police is supporting Op Spotlight, a national campaign coordinated by the National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC). The two-week campaign (22nd September - 5th October) sees officers carrying out a combination of enforcement activity as well as engagement and educational work aimed at raising awareness of the most common and dangerous road behaviours - the Fatal 5.
Police forces across the country are placing a particular focus on young drivers and riders aged 17-25 who are statistically more at risk of being involved in serious collisions.
Driving whilst under the influence of drink and/or drugs, speeding, using a mobile phone at the wheel, not wearing a seatbelt and careless/dangerous driving make up the #Fatal5 and North Wales Police have a robust strategy around enforcing these offences.
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