20/04/2020
Council highways teams in Swansea have carried out more than 110 emergency road repairs recently, despite the impact of the Coronavirus crisis on normal services, new figures have revealed.
Mark Thomas, Cabinet Member for Environment and Infrastructure Management, said, "Over the past few weeks all council services have been transformed to respond to the unprecedented demands of dealing with the pandemic.
"But even though there is a lot less traffic than normal our highways team is still there for Swansea. They have been out checking for defects and ordering in emergency repairs where necessary to ensure those who need to use the roads can do so safely.
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15/04/2020
The strategic aim of GoSafe is to make people safer on Welsh roads by reducing casualties and saving lives.
With the country currently in the throes of a pandemic, the road safety risks GoSafe works tirelessly to reduce have not been removed and the enforcement of camera sites is still key to GoSafe’s work in protecting the public and saving lives.
Enforcement vans offer an isolated work environment and where staff are fit, well and able to carry out their role, they will carry on. Now more than ever GoSafe must ensure road casualties do not increase and that the public can continue to travel safely, within Government guidelines.
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09/04/2020
The Crash Detectives team from Gwent Police recently visited Police HQ to receive a commendation from Chief Constable Pam Kelly for their commitment and dedication.
Chief Constable Pam Kelly said, “I have the pleasure of awarding a commendation for ‘Outstanding Commitment and Dedication to Collision Investigations in Gwent’ to our Collision Investigation Officers and Staff.
“I am immensely proud of the Collision Investigation Unit here in Gwent – the team display professionalism day in, day out and recently we have had the opportunity to showcase this work to the public with our BBC One Wales series, The Crash Detectives.
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06/04/2020
The Department for Transport (DfT) has published a consultation about decarbonising transport. The plan sets out six priorities that the Government will be consulting on over the next 5-6 months, with a final report published this autumn.
Grant Shapps, Secretary of State for Transport, said, “The scale of the challenge demands a step change in both the breadth and scale of ambition, and we have a duty to act quickly and decisively to reduce emissions.
“Through the Transport Decarbonisation Plan, 2020 will be the year we set out the policies and plans needed to tackle transport emissions. This document marks the start of this process. It gives a clear view of where we are today and the size of emissions reduction we need.”
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02/04/2020
TyreSafe has issued a timely warning to motorists that the introduction of a six-month exemption on MOTs does not mean the law governing the minimum legal tread depth of 1.6mm has been suspended.
Tread depth is essential to keep a vehicle in contact with the road in wet conditions. Without this crucial contact, a vehicle will be more difficult to control and take longer to stop. At present, a tyre being driven below 1.6mm is illegal and if found by the police could result in a fine of up to £2,500 and three-points being added to a driver’s licence – per tyre.
In the battle to halt the Coronavirus pandemic, the government announced that from the 30th March 2020, vehicle owners have been granted a six-month exemption from MOT testing to enable vital services such as deliveries to continue, frontline workers to get to work, and people to get essential food and medicine.
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30/03/2020
Today, RoSPA is launching its Accident Free, Avoid A&E campaign.
The campaign has a simple message: Prevent accidents. Protect your family. Help the NHS.
The aim is to keep everyone injury free throughout the pandemic and social distancing measures, to ensure the country is easing pressure on our vital frontline health workers.
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26/03/2020
Vehicle owners have been granted a six-month exemption from MOT testing their vehicles, enabling them to continue to travel to work where this absolutely cannot be done from home, or shop for necessities.
All cars, vans and motorcycles which usually would require an MOT test will be exempt from needing a test from 30 March, 2020.
Vehicles must be kept in a roadworthy condition, and garages will remain open for essential repair work. Drivers can be prosecuted if driving unsafe vehicles, possibly facing a fine of up to £2,500, penalty points and a potential driving ban.
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24/03/2020
New restrictions to prevent the spread of Coronarvirus are now in place, public compliance will be essential if the spread of the virus is to be addressed.
Under the new lockdown, members of the public must not leave their house except to:
- Shop for essentials, as infrequently as possible
- Exercise outdoors once per day, alone or with household members
- Receive medical treatment or provide care
- Travel to and from work if impossible to work from home
Now more than ever, the public must follow the lockdown advice from the government. Stay at home and when outdoor movements are essential, maintain safe road safety practices, to limit any further strain on stretched NHS and Emergency Services.
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23/03/2020
The Department for Transport (DfT) is currently consulting on what rules are required to allow e-scooters to be legalised for use on UK roads.
While they are already a popular form of transport in many cities around the world, it is currently illegal to use them on public roads and pavements in the UK.
The consultation covers a series of areas in relation to the safe use of e-scooters, including a minimum age for riders, speed limits, licensing, insurance and helmets.
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12/03/2020
Work on the creation of a £1.5m safe pedestrian and cycle route linking both Pencoed and Coychurch to Bridgend will be completed by the end of March.
Work has been ongoing on the new routes for the last few months with traffic measures and diversions in place.
The project involves the construction of:
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