28/07/2026
Motorcyclists are being invited to help shape future road safety improvements by sharing their experiences of using Monmouthshire roads. Monmouthshire County Council has launched a survey to better understand the challenges and opportunities road users encounter across the county. Feedback will help identify locations where improvements could enhance safety and inform future investment decisions. Motorcyclists experience the road network differently to many other users, navigating rural routes, busy junctions, changing road surfaces and varying visibility conditions. By hearing directly from riders, the council hopes to gain valuable insight into how roads are used and where targeted improvements could have the greatest impact. While the survey has a particular focus on motorcyclists, the council is also keen to hear from drivers, cyclists, pedestrians and anyone who regularly travels through Monmouthshire. Every response will help inform future road safety measures. Funding secured through the Welsh Government’s Regional Transport Grant will support improvements to key areas of the highway network, with survey responses helping to shape priorities. Cllr Catrin Maby, Monmouthshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Climate Change and the Environment, said: “We know that people experience our roads in different ways, and we want to hear those experiences first-hand. This survey gives motorcyclists and other road users the opportunity to tell us about the routes they use, the challenges they face and the improvements they’d like to see. “Your feedback will play an important role in helping us make our roads safer and more accessible for everyone.” The survey only takes a few minutes to complete and will provide valuable insight into how people travel around the county. Take part in the survey on Let’s Talk Monmouthshire today: www.letstalkmonmouthshire.co.uk/motorcycle-safety
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20/04/2026
Just passed your motorcycle test? Want to check your riding standards? Returning to riding after a break? Upgrading to a more powerful motorcycle?
CERS is a motorcycle rider training scheme subsidised by the Welsh Government, aimed at further developing a rider’s skills.
- The theory/practical course is one day in duration
- Instructors are DSA approved under the Enhanced Rider Scheme
- Participants will be issued with a DSA certificate of competence recognised by a wide variety of insurance companies and may attract a premium discount
For more information or to book your place please email clic@ceredigion.gov.uk
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29/04/2025
Powys County Council is offering several motorcycle courses this year, funded by a road safety grant from the Welsh Government.
Biker Down! Cymru has been designed to give a better understanding of what to do if you come across a road traffic collision and how to manage it safely.
It is free of charge to attend, and courses are available on the following dates:
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23/04/2025
The road safety team at Pembrokeshire County Council is offering Biker Down! Cymru and Dragon Rider Cymru courses this financial year, assisted by a road safety grant from the Welsh Government.
Biker Down! Cymru is a free 3-hour course for motorcyclists wishing to enhance their knowledge and broaden their experience in dealing with incidents or collisions that may require first aid at the roadside.
The course will give participants a better understanding of what to do if they come across a road traffic collision and how to manage it safely.
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15/04/2025
A shared commitment to motorcyclists’ safety At this time of year, we are likely to see a lot more motorcyclists enjoying the freedom of riding on the wonderful scenic roads Wales has to offer.
With that freedom comes a responsibility on bikers to put safety first and always ride in accordance with the law and appropriate to the traffic conditions.
In Wales, a person using a motorcycle is 58 times more likely to be killed or seriously injured than they are when travelling by car. Motorists sharing the road responsibly can help improve this concerning situation.
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14/04/2025
Neath Port Talbot Council has announced a number of motorcycle courses for 2025/26, which are subsidised by the Welsh Government.
Dragon Rider Cymru is a motorcycle rider training course supported by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Enhanced Rider Scheme.
Neath Port Talbot's road safety team has worked to develop this course of advanced rider skills which is delivered by experienced and qualified motorcycle instructors who are accredited by the DVSA Register of Post-Test Motorcycle Instructors under the Enhanced Rider Scheme.
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03/04/2025
A campaign aimed at reducing the risk of motorcycle-related deaths and serious injuries on the roads is now underway across North Wales.
The annual Operation Apex campaign (previously called Operation Darwen) runs from early spring through until the autumn, covering a period that sees the highest number of motorcyclists killed or seriously injured. The campaign is aimed at promoting rider safety and will see high visibility patrols being carried out along key routes which have been identified as risk areas.
Over the coming months, officers from the North Wales Police Roads Crime Unit will be on active patrol across the region and will also be engaging with riders at popular biker meeting spots.
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05/03/2025
Join the road safety team from Carmarthenshire County Council for a Motorcycle Skills Day on Sunday, 13th April at Owl’s Nest and The Gym Shed, Llandovery.
This free-of-charge event is your chance to enhance your riding skills and boost safety on the roads. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or just starting out, the team has got you covered with engaging taster sessions and expert advice from organisations dedicated to making you a better rider!
What to expect:
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26/02/2025
Officers patrolled the Alway, Ringland, Lliswerry and Maindee areas of Newport recently as part of Operation Harley, the Gwent Police approach to combating the illegal use of off-road bikes in Gwent.
An electric motorcycle that was being driven without insurance in Alway was seized and a suspected stolen e-bike from Lliswerry was recovered.
Officers also arrested a man in Ringland on suspicion of supplying a controlled drug of class A - cocaine.
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23/08/2024
North Wales Police officers from the Roads Crime Unit visited a motorcycle safety course at Rhyl Fire Station on Saturday to show their support.
Biker Down! Cymru is a free course, taught only by emergency service professionals on how to keep an injured motorcyclist alive until the ambulance arrives.
It was created by Jim Sanderson from Kent Fire and Rescue Service and is taught all over the UK by emergency service personnel who are dedicated to saving the lives of others and helping the public to know what to do should they arrive at the scene of a motorcycle collision.
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