05/09/2025
A driver was arrested on suspicion of drug driving and several others were stopped for offences including driving whilst using a mobile phone and driving without a seatbelt during a road safety operation recently.
The road safety checks - which included roadside eyesight tests, were carried out by officers from the Roads Crime Unit as part of the North Wales Police commitment in keeping the roads safe for all.
The operation resulted in:
01/09/2025
Following concerns in the community and local intelligence, the local Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) applied for and received additional funding from Police and Crime Commissioner to tackle the issue in Canton and Cathays.
The multi-agency operation between police, Cardiff Council, and Immigration, had eight operations deployed throughout August, aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour.
In total, 135 illegal bikes have been seized and will be safely destroyed by Cardiff Council. On average, the confiscated bikes were adapted to reach speeds of between 25-70mph the legal limit is 15.5mph.
28/08/2025
Brynmawr is now benefiting from improved Active Travel infrastructure, thanks to the completion of a new footpath and toucan crossing designed to make walking, cycling, and school journeys safer and more accessible.
It is hoped that improvements to the active travel network will reduce the reliance on cars and people will choose walking and cycling as their mode of transport for short, purposeful journeys.
A newly constructed footpath now links the Brynmawr subways directly to National Cycle Network Route 46. Designed by the Council and funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, the project was delivered by local contractor Nigel Sullivans Groundworks & Plant Hire.
23/08/2025
Motorcycling alone is great but riding out with a group of friends can take it to a whole new level. Learning to look out for every member of the group will help bikers enjoy it even more.
For those new to group riding it’s easy to get pushed into riding beyond your ability or experience. To help avoid this, Wales By Bike recommends riding with people you trust; real friends will respect your skill level and will ride accordingly.
If you're an experienced rider and a new rider joins your group, be responsible and encourage the group to look after them. Novices welcome the support of fellow bikers in becoming more experienced in group riding, without being pushed too hard to keep up.
18/08/2025
Engagement plays a crucial role in road safety. GoSafe has worked with the Welsh Fire and Rescue Service, Local Authorities and Welsh Police Forces to engage with the public since inception.
Engagement sessions have been used to work with every road user group including motorcyclists, young/older drivers, cyclists, horse riders, and school children. This is often done in combination with operational work at the roadside. People monitored driving above the speed limit or not wearing a seat belt are stopped by the police. They are the given an option of immediately attending an educational session with the Fire and Rescue Services or accepting a fixed penalty. This is currently a £100 on the spot fine for a seat belt offence or £100 and 3 points on your licence for a speeding offence.
Teams have worked together to conduct vehicle safety checks, eye-sight tests, drink/drug impairment tests, and child car seat checks whilst carrying out the operations.
11/08/2025
A pioneering new road safety initiative that is designed to make motorcycling safer has been introduced in North and Mid Wales.
PRIMEs (Perceptual Rider Information for Maximising Expertise and Enjoyment) are innovative road markings and signage that aim to help motorcyclists make safer decisions when approaching and negotiating bends in roads.
Following a highly successful trial in Scotland — where over 32,000 motorcyclist journeys were analysed across 22 sites, the Welsh Government, in partnership with the North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agent (NMWTRA), has rolled out PRIME markings at four key sites in North and Mid Wales.
07/08/2025
Residents of Merthyr Tydfil are being urged to report off-road vehicles in a bid to crack down on anti-social behaviour.
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is working in partnership with South Wales Police, Merthyr Tydfil Housing Association and Merthyr Valley Homes to raise awareness and ask for support from members of the community to share intelligence.
Councillor Declan Sammon, Cabinet Member for Transformation, Governance & Social Partnership, said: “Off-road biking is an issue faced in many areas, especially during the summer months, and here in Merthyr Tydfil we are no different. We regularly receive reports of nuisance off-road vehicles being driven recklessly, which is causing damage to our local environment, ruining our beautiful green spaces and causing a risk to pedestrians and other road users.
04/08/2025
The Welsh Government wants views on the draft learner travel operational guidance 2025.
Consultation description
This consultation seeks views on the draft second edition of the Learner Travel Operational Guidance.
28/07/2025
Eyesight tests and road safety checks were conducted in Flint recently as part of a road safety operation carried out by officers from the Roads Crime Unit. Op Eyesight, which was held at the Fire Station on Coast Road, checked vehicles for roadworthiness and that the eyesight of the driver reached a required standard.
All drivers must be able to read a legal, clean registration plate from 20 metres in daylight conditions. Fortunately, of the 79 drivers stopped, all passed their eyesight test with no issues and the majority continued their journey within a couple of minutes.
However, despite positive eyesight results, several TORs (Traffic Offence Report) were handed out to drivers for offences including:
21/07/2025
More than 1,500 Year 6 pupils from primary schools across Neath Port Talbot took part in this year’s Crucial Crew event, held over two weeks at the scenic Margam Country Park.
Now in its 30th year, Crucial Crew continues to play a vital role in preparing young people for the challenges and dangers they may face in everyday life. The event delivers a series of interactive workshops designed to help pupils:
Participating organisations included: