18/01/2023
As winter temperatures bring more hazardous and challenging road conditions, Road Safety Wales is reminding employers to review their driving for work risk management policy and ensure that winter driving is properly covered.
Teresa Ciano, Chair of Road Safety Wales said, "Employees who drive for work purposes should work with their employers to make sure they are fully aware of what is expected of them during periods of severe weather and plans should be in place for identifying and preparing for essential journeys."
Employers have a duty to take all reasonably practicable measures to manage risk and companies should ensure that their drivers pay attention to warnings, either from official external sources or from within the organisation, not to continue their journeys when advised.
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17/01/2023
2023 will see the introduction of Welsh Government’s Restricted Roads (20mph Speed Limit) (Wales) Order 2022. This means speed limits on most restricted roads will reduce from 30mph to 20mph from September.
In the lead up to the introduction of Welsh Government’s new legislation, eight communities were selected for the first phase of the national programme with 20mph speed limits being introduced between July 2021 and May 2022. It has now been nearly 12 months since its introduction in Buckley and surrounding areas.
Aware of concerns raised locally, discussions between Flintshire County Council and the Welsh Government have been ongoing for some months and the Council has been gathering the views of local residents to help inform a review and understand any concerns about specific roads.
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10/01/2023
Free driver theory refresher workshops are being offered to mature drivers wishing to improve their road knowledge and build their confidence when driving on today's ever-changing roads.
Organised by Powys County Council's Road Safety Unit, the two-hour online workshops are available free of charge to any Powys resident aged 65 or over.
The informal workshop covers subjects such as the Fatal 5, how to proceed when encountering vulnerable road users such as motorcyclists, pedal cyclists and equestrians, what to do if you're involved in a collision, eyesight requirements, medication and alcohol laws, and the important changes to The Highway Code that were introduced in 2022.
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05/01/2023
Bridgend County Borough Council welcomes works to improve the active travel route along the A48, from Waterton roundabout to that at Picton Court.
The development, scheduled for approximately 12 weeks and which began on 3 January 2023, will provide active travel facilities for pedestrians and cyclists travelling along the route. It will also expand on the existing active travel network from Bridgend to Pencoed - providing more direct access to the southern units of Bridgend Retail Park.
At an estimated cost of £586,000 and funded by the Welsh Government, enhancements will include widened footways along the A48 into shared use facilities, footway and verge reconstruction, vegetation clearance, traffic sign and street lighting improvements and more.
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03/01/2023
When the Senedd voted in favour in July 2022, Wales became the first UK nation to pass legislation to lower the default national speed limit on residential roads and busy pedestrian streets from 30mph to 20mph. Work is underway to get Wales ready for the change, with the new speed limit coming into force on 17 September 2023.
The new legislation will not apply a blanket speed limit on all roads, it will simply make the speed limit on restricted roads 20mph. Highway authorities, who know their area best, are starting to engage with their local communities to decide which roads should remain at 30mph.
An exceptions process and criteria were developed and later updated following feedback received from eight 20mph first phase settlements across Wales.
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23/12/2022
Transport for Wales (TfW) has published a five-year Corporate Strategy outlining how they’ll improve public transport and encourage more people to travel sustainably.
The not-for-profit organisation, which is wholly owned by Welsh Government is delivering a transformational programme that will enhance rail, bus and active travel routes.
Last year, the Welsh Government released Llwybr Newydd: The Wales Transport Strategy 2021 which highlighted the significant role of public transport in helping achieve net zero by 2050, and this new strategy from TfW sets out their five- year plan to help achieve this.
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22/12/2022
Fatigue is estimated to be a contributory factor in up to 20% of road collisions. These types of crashes tend to be high speed impacts resulting in death or serious injury, because a driver who has fallen asleep cannot brake or swerve.
Sleepiness reduces reaction time, a critical element of safe driving, and also reduces alertness and concentration. The ability to perform attention-based activities, such as driving or riding is impaired and decision making can be badly affected, as information cannot be quickly processed by a person who is tired.
Drivers and riders will be aware that they are feeling sleepy, and must make a conscious decision to stop for a rest. Ignoring or underestimating the risks of continuing a journey when tired is naive and irresponsible.
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16/12/2022
Written Statement: Road Safety Strategy
One of the main factors deterring people from walking and cycling is not feeling safe. Improving road safety will not only help to reduce the number of people who are seriously injured and killed on our roads every year, but it will also help to encourage more people to cycle or walk, instead of using the car for shorter journeys.
We will be developing a new road safety strategy, which will complement Llwybr Newydd: the Wales Transport Strategy 2021 and the National Transport Delivery Plan. We believe that road safety should become part of the remit for the new Corporate Joint Committees as part of their regional transport plans.
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14/12/2022
A Rhyl based multi electric vehicle charging hub is now live for drivers to use.
The West Kinmel car park site, the largest charging hub in Wales, can now be used by owners of electric vehicles.
The opening of the 36 vehicle capacity hub, funded by the Welsh Government, follows the successful installation of chargers at Kings Avenue car park at Prestatyn in the summer.
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12/12/2022
You can now report those driving under the influence anonymously, by texting DRIVE to 66777.
Today, Monday 12 December, Gwent Police has launched the new 'DRIVE’ initiative, aiming to identify those driving while impaired over the festive period.
The DRIVE initiative enables someone to anonymously report anyone they suspect of driving under the influence of drink or drugs.
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