30/09/2026
Drivers who leave their engines running while parked may face a significantly higher fine from today, as the Welsh Government steps up efforts to tackle air pollution and protect public health.
• The fine for leaving a vehicle engine running while parked will rise from £20 to between £75 and £150 from 30 September 2026.
• The change aims to protect public health by reducing air pollution, which contributes to heart and lung disease and disproportionately affects children and vulnerable people.
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23/09/2026
• Launch of new virtual reality road safety resources aimed at young drivers and motorcyclists
• Transport Minister Mark Hooper visited Tonyrefail Community school where a motorcycle simulator tests learners hazard awareness using authentic controls and immersive technology.
• Operation Atal, delivered in partnership with GoSafe and the police, fire and rescue services, combines roadside engagement and school safety sessions to reduce serious and fatal collisions
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21/09/2026
Driving safely
Having good vision is important to help you drive safely. Here are our top tips to help you see clearly when driving.
When to see your optometrist
You should visit your optometrist if you notice any changes. Even if you do not notice any changes in your vision, we recommend regular eye examinations to make sure your eyes are healthy and you are seeing as clearly and comfortably as possible. For most people, we recommend an eye examination at least every two years.
The standards
The line on the optometrist’s sight test chart that you must be able to read is the 6/12 line. Your optometrist will be able to tell you if you can read it, and if you need to wear your glasses to do so. The second test that you must pass to be able to drive is to read a number plate (in the style introduced in 2001) from 20 metres away. You can check this yourself at home.
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17/09/2026
North Wales Police is supporting the national Op Spotlight Young Drivers campaign, helping to promote safer driving through engagement, positive action and enforcement.
Over the next two weeks, the campaign aims to raise awareness among young and newly qualified drivers about the importance of safe and responsible driving, while encouraging positive choices that can help reduce the risk of serious collisions and save lives on our roads.
As part of the campaign, officers from North Wales Police’s Roads Crime Unit will be engaging with young drivers, providing advice and guidance around key road safety issues including the Fatal Five, which are drink and drug driving, speeding, using a mobile phone behind the wheel, no seatbelt and driving in a manner that puts themselves or others at risk.
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16/09/2026
Cardiff Council’s ReCYCLE scheme is helping even more children from low-income families travel actively to school through the provision of free refurbished bikes and scooters.
Part of the Council’s One Planet Cardiff response to climate change, the scheme is now in its third year, removes financial barriers that can prevent children and young people from choosing active travel. Bikes are refurbished and reused, reducing waste while supporting healthier, more sustainable journeys to school.
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16/09/2026
Cardiff Council is expanding its successful School Streets scheme this September, with two new locations being introduced to help create safer, healthier and less congested routes to school.
School Streets are areas around school entrances that are closed to general traffic during peak drop-off and pick-up times on school days, during term time and help children access school more safely while reducing congestion and improving air quality.
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15/09/2026
The £1 single fare and £3 day tickets are available to 5 to 21-year-olds with a mytravelpass, for use on bus services across Wales and some cross-border routes.
Over 9 million journeys have been made since the start of the scheme and over 38,000 mytravelpass cards have been issued to 16-21 year olds. The scheme was introduced in September 2025 for 16 to 21-year-olds.
It was extended to 5 to 15-year-olds in November 2025. It has now been extended again, for all eligible age groups, until March 2027.
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08/09/2026
TrydaNi gives drivers access to electric cars across Wales in a way that is affordable, convenient and beneficial to local communities.
- The TrydaNi car sharing scheme currently operates 13 car clubs across Wales, with more than 500 members
- The scheme is backed by £1 million of Welsh Government funding
- The Aberystwyth car club launched in December 2024 and has 99 members Backed by £1 million of Welsh Government funding, the scheme is open to individuals, businesses and non-profit organisations, and has grown to more than 500 members, with numbers rising as new clubs open.
This year TrydaNi has launched clubs in Swansea, Penygroes, and Abergavenny, and will soon also launch a club in Bangor. Since launching in December 2024, the Aberystwyth club has grown to 99 members, who share access to two electric vehicles, a Vauxhall Combo Life Electric and a Renault Zoe, based at North Road car park in Aberystwyth. Simon LePine, a member of the Aberystwyth club said: My wife and I have not owned a car for at least 15 years, so the car is our only access to a vehicle. It allows us to use a car when we need it without worrying about parking, insurance, and all of that other stuff when we don’t need the car. The scheme is particularly useful for people in rural areas, where public transport provision can be limited and access to a car may be more essential than for those living in towns and cities.
The Deputy Minister for Transport, Mark Hooper, visited Aberystwyth's TrydaNi car club to see first-hand how Welsh Government funding is helping communities access affordable, zero-emission transport. He said: Car clubs are an easy and affordable way for people to share use of a car without the cost of owning one. I’m so pleased to see the scheme expanding. It’s just one of the ways we can help cut carbon emissions and move towards a net zero future. People not only have the option of giving up their own car or a second car but also can benefit from the real-world experience of driving electric without a long-term commitment. Cars can be hired on an hourly or daily basis. Members can book and unlock vehicles through the TrydaNi app, with costs starting from £2 per hour (capped at £30) plus 16p per mile for the first 100 miles. Each club also has an optional WhatsApp group for members, and a dedicated support team is available by phone between 8am and 10pm, seven days a week. Members can become Community Champions that allows them to earn credits by helping to clean and maintain the vehicles.
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03/09/2026
All existing entitlements to free home to school transport will remain in place under Cardiff Council’s new Home to School Transport Policy, which sets out how learner travel needs will be assessed and how free transport will be provided for eligible pupils across the city. The policy also aims to make information, advice and guidance easier for families to access and understand.
Subject to Cabinet approval, the proposed policy reflects the Council's duties under the Learner Travel (Wales) Measure 2008 and confirms that eligible primary pupils living two miles or more from their nearest suitable school, and secondary pupils living three miles or more away, will qualify for free home-to-school transport. Eligibility will continue to be assessed based on the nearest suitable school and the shortest available walking route.
The policy also provides greater clarity on a range of transport issues including Welsh-medium and faith school transport, dual residency arrangements, safeguarding responsibilities, behavioural standards, and support for children with Additional Learning Needs (ALN).
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