08/07/2022
Many motorcyclists consider a ride through Wales to be the perfect summer pastime; who could argue with the freedom of the open road in beautiful scenery, often with a group of friends.
Sue Storch, Vice Chair of Road Safety Wales, shares some advice for riders venturing out during the summer months, to help ensure a comfortable ride and a safe return home: “Riding a motorcycle safely is both physically and mentally demanding. Although it’s an aspect that can be easily overlooked, becoming dehydrated can increase the risk of a collision as it can cause a loss of concentration, headaches, muscle fatigue, drowsiness and nausea.”
“With our Wales by Bike partners, Road Safety Wales offers the following tips for riders to stay hydrated as temperatures rise.”
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06/07/2022
The Welsh Government has published Police Recorded Road Casualties, Wales, 2021.
Police recorded road accident and casualty numbers throughout most of 2020 were affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic which saw restrictions on how, where and why people could travel within Wales. There was continued impact in 2021.
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05/07/2022
Monmouthshire County Council has received Welsh Government Active Travel funding of £3.4m for the financial year 22/23 with the aim of reducing everyday car journeys, and making walking, cycling and wheeling the easiest option.
Monmouthshire’s Active Travel strategic focus is on journeys shorter than 3.0 miles to education, employment, shopping, health destinations, bus and rail stations, and details of the schemes will be developed in partnership with local people.
How is this funding being distributed across the county?
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30/06/2022
The Council is consulting residents about plans to make changes on the highway at two primary schools, due to road safety concerns.
Residents of Caedraw Road outside St Mary’s Catholic and Caedraw Primary schools have received letters asking them to take part in a survey, on proposals to create a better highway environment.
Concerns have been raised about road safety at the location due to the number of cars parking on pavements on a road that has 'access only' restrictions.
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29/06/2022
This summer, some people may be considering purchasing an e-scooter, which have become an increasingly common sight as people are still looking at alternatives to public transport or a way to reduce car use.
However, it is illegal to use a privately owned e-scooter on public roads, pavements or cycle paths. Road Safety Wales would like to advise anyone contemplating purchasing or using an e-scooter, that they risk being issued with a £300 fine, 6 penalty points on their driving licence and having the e-scooter seized.
Additionally, for any driver or motorcyclist that has passed their driving test in the last two years it could result in a driving disqualification and the need to re-take both the theory and practical driving test.
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29/06/2022
The UK government will recruit a specialised team of inspectors to join the country’s first ever Road Safety Investigation Branch (RSIB), looking at how and why incidents happen and to provide real insight into how new technologies – such as self-driving and electric vehicles – can be rolled out on our roads.
The branch will investigate themes in the causes of collisions, as well as specific incidents of concern, to learn valuable road safety lessons. It will make independent safety recommendations to organisations, such as government and police forces, to better shape the future of road safety policy and provide better, greener and safer journeys for people right across the country.
The specialised unit will also provide vital insight into safety trends related to new and evolving technologies, which could include self-driving vehicles, e-scooters and electric vehicles (EVs), to ensure the country maintains some of the highest road safety standards in the world and exciting new technology is deployed safely.
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28/06/2022
A new pilot scheme is being introduced this year to help disabled people access a parking space near their property if they don’t have a driveway.
Pembrokeshire County Council will be accepting applications for Disabled Persons Parking Places (DPPPs) from Monday 20th June for a six-week period.
For the first year of the scheme a maximum of ten places will be available. If the pilot is a success, more places will be installed in the coming years and applicants who meet the criteria will go onto the waiting list if they are not successful this year.
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23/06/2022
The planned national 20mph speed limit for residential roads across Wales has moved a step nearer, with the laying of the legislative order which allows a vote to take place in the Senedd.
With strong cross-party support for a reduction to the speed limit on restricted roads across Wales from 30mph to 20mph, the change, which is anticipated to be introduced in September 2023, is intended to bring the following benefits:
- a reduction in road collisions and their severity
- more opportunities to walk and cycle in communities
- improvements to health and wellbeing
- safer residential streets; and
- safeguarding the environment for future generations.
A 20mph default speed limit is a bold Welsh Government commitment to make cities, towns and villages in Wales safer and better places in which to live and work.
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17/06/2022
With the current high temperatures across Wales, people are being reminded to protect their pets and not leave them in hot vehicles.
Every year animals are harmed or die by being left alone in cars and vans during warmer weather, even for a very short while.
Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths is reminding people to protect their pets as temperatures hit higher figures.
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16/06/2022
Walking and cycling routes in Swansea are set to be expanded after Swansea Council secured millions in Welsh Government funding.
The Council has received confirmation from the WG of more than £8 million of transport funding which will be invested in the city's growing walking and cycle network.
Part of the funding will also be used to improve main routes in the city for public transport, in a bid to improve bus services and speed up journeys for passengers.
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