- Riding within a 20mph limit
From 17 September 2023, most 30mph speed limits across Wales will change to 20mph
Sunday, 17 September 2023
- Enjoy the 2023 Rugby World Cup Safely
If you’re drinking, avoid riding or driving.
Friday, 08 September 2023
- Preventing Dehydration
In warm weather if you wait until you’re thirsty to take a drink of water, you’re already too late.
Wednesday, 06 September 2023
- Know the difference between e-bikes and electric motorcycles
Any electric bike that does not meet the EAPC rules is classed as a motorcycle or moped and needs...
Wednesday, 30 August 2023
- P.O.W.E.R
Keeping your bike well maintained is important all year round
Friday, 25 August 2023
- Follow The Leader – But Not Always!
Motorcycling alone is great but riding out with a group of friends can take it to a whole new level
Friday, 11 August 2023
- DVLA launches new online account for motorists
DVLA is asking motorists to test a new service that allows them to view their driving licence and...
Wednesday, 02 August 2023
- Using drones in roads policing
Drones are being sent up to help prevent collisions on roads in Powys.
Tuesday, 25 July 2023
- Flip-Flop Roulette
It’s vital to dress appropriately every time we go for a ride, whatever the weather.
Tuesday, 18 July 2023
- Biker Down! Cymru in Pembrokeshire
Course dates have been announced by Pembrokeshire County Council's road safety team
Monday, 10 July 2023
- Ride to Work Day 2023
Motorcycling can be a practical alternative to commuting by car.
Friday, 16 June 2023
- Wales by Bike Prize Draw
Anyone who had completed a Welsh Government subsidised course was invited to fill in a survey.
Wednesday, 07 June 2023
- 20mph: A new default speed limit for Wales
This means most 30mph speed limits will reduce from 30mph to 20mph.
Friday, 26 May 2023
- Courses available in Neath Port Talbot for 2023
Caiff cyrsiau eu cymorthdalu gan Lywodraeth Cymru.
Thursday, 11 May 2023
- The dreaded rain...
Saying that us bikers in Wales have some personal experience of riding in the rain is probably an...
Friday, 21 April 2023
- Working together to improve 2 wheel safety
Supporting #2WheelOperation from the National Police Chiefs' Council.
Thursday, 13 April 2023
- Spring is in the Air – First Ride of the Year?
Wales has a reputation for being a fabulous place to ride...
Tuesday, 04 April 2023
- Operation Blue Takeoff
Off-road motorcyclists targeted in Glyn Ceiriog following increase in reports of anti-social riding.
Thursday, 16 March 2023
- The return of winter!
Weather conditions remain changeable at this time of year.
Tuesday, 07 March 2023
- Be Aware Of Micro Climates
Micro climates - conditions can be different from those in the area as a whole.
Thursday, 09 February 2023
- I’ve been driving in my car, it’s not quite a...Hayabusa
It has long been discussed that bikers arguably make better car drivers because of the extra skil...
Monday, 16 January 2023
- Powys: Enhanced Rider Scheme
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be presented with a DVSA certificate of compet...
Wednesday, 04 January 2023
- What bike could I ride if I have a car driving licence?
Is it time to join those filtering through the traffic?
Tuesday, 20 December 2022
- Quality kit can save your skin
It may be tempting to scrimp and save on the clothing after spending lots of cash on your bike bu...
Thursday, 15 December 2022
- FIFA World Cup
Road Safety Wales is reminding people to plan ahead if they intend to drink alcohol.
Monday, 21 November 2022
- Road Safety Wales / Wales by Bike: Prize Draw Survey
If you have taken part in one of these courses in Wales, your feedback is important.
Thursday, 10 November 2022
- Riding in the Autumn
Take extra care, as this time of year brings additional hazards.
Monday, 07 November 2022
- Enhanced Rider Scheme success in Wales
A third of riders who have completed the ERS course across Britain since its relaunch in 2018 hav...
Wednesday, 19 October 2022
- Understanding and using the limit point
The limit point: The furthest point to which we have an uninterrupted view of the road surface.
Wednesday, 28 September 2022
- Supporting National Eye Health Week
Promoting the importance of good eye health and the need for regular eye tests for all
Tuesday, 20 September 2022
- Promoting safer driving behaviour around horses
Motorists often need reminding of the dangers posed to horses and riders.
Friday, 26 August 2022
- Operation launched to target off-road bikes causing a nuisance and danger
with reports of off-road bikes being driven dangerously on pavements and through side streets.
Tuesday, 23 August 2022
- Holiday Season Fatigue
Fatigue is estimated to be a contributory factor in up to 20% of road collisions.
Monday, 08 August 2022
- Full-face all the way
Considerations when choosing your new helmet.
Friday, 22 July 2022
- Ride to Work Day 2022
Motorcycling can be a practical alternative to commuting by car.
Friday, 17 June 2022
- Operation Darwen
The annual campaign is aimed at promoting rider safety and sees high visibility patrols being car...
Monday, 13 June 2022
- First Bike on Scene (FBoS) in North Wales
Would you know what to do?
Wednesday, 08 June 2022
- There's Lots To Do In Neath Port Talbot!
Many of the schemes are free of charge to those living or working within the county.
Monday, 09 May 2022
- Operation Harley
As Caerphilly north’s neighbourhood policing team gears up for the warmer months, it’s asking the...
Thursday, 05 May 2022
- Courses in Carmarthenshire
The road safety team at Carmarthenshire County Council have organised a number of Dragon Rider an...
Wednesday, 27 April 2022
- BikeSafe Course Dates For 2022
Courses take place across the country.
Tuesday, 19 April 2022
- Watch out, bikers about
Always check your blind spot and look twice for bikes.
Monday, 11 April 2022
- A465 Dowlais Top to Hirwaun – Camera Scheme Going Live
A 40mph speed limit has been introduced during the upgrade work to protect road users and road wo...
Monday, 28 March 2022
- Checking motorcycles after the winter months
North Wales Police issues advice to bikers returning to the road after a winter hiatus.
Monday, 21 March 2022
- New 20mph zones come to Monmouthshire
The first of these projects will see Abergavenny, Llanfoist, Magor, Undy, Caldicot, Portskewett a...
Monday, 14 March 2022
- 'The Journey to a Brighter Destination'
MCIA collaborates with rider groups to protect the future of motorcycling.
Tuesday, 01 March 2022
- Statement from the First Minister of Wales on Storm Eunice
"Please make preparations today so you can keep yourself and loved ones safe."
Friday, 18 February 2022
- Tyres - What's all the fuss about?
Steering, acceleration and braking all depend on that small area of rubber that touches the road ...
Tuesday, 15 February 2022
- The Highway Code Has Changed
Rules for all types of road users have been updated in The Highway Code.
Friday, 04 February 2022
- Enhanced Rider Scheme in Powys
The course consists of a short online theory session and a half-day practical on-road weekend ses...
Wednesday, 12 January 2022
- Get Your FREE biker CRASH Card
Road Safety Wales is encouraging all motorcyclists to take advantage of a scheme which could be l...
Wednesday, 05 January 2022
- Illegal E-Scooter Use: How Can Retailers Play Their Part?
Road Safety Wales is asking retailers to be fully transparent with customers
Friday, 03 December 2021
- Christmas Anti-Drink and Drug Drive Campaign Launched
“Don’t be the person responsible for destroying a family this Christmas.”
Wednesday, 01 December 2021
- Riding for Work
A factsheet for motorcyclists and their employers
Monday, 22 November 2021
- Take Me Home, Country Road
Even if you've travelled the same route hundreds of times, conditions can be different from one d...
Monday, 08 November 2021
- Autumnal Motorcycling
The clocks are going back, but it's not all doom and gloom for bikers
Thursday, 28 October 2021
- ‘Look Once, Look Twice, Think Bike’
By distance travelled, motorcyclists have the highest rate of death or serious injury of all road...
Thursday, 21 October 2021
- Electric motorcycles, scooters and mopeds
Latest data from the Department for Transport shows that bikers are starting to embrace electric ...
Monday, 18 October 2021
- Protect Your Motorcycle, Moped or Scooter From Theft
Security advice from Gwent Police.
Friday, 01 October 2021
- National Eye Health Week
National Eye Health Week takes place between 20 and 26 September 2021.
Monday, 20 September 2021
- Changes to the Highway Code
It’s really important to stay up to date, whether you’ve only had one lesson or held a licence fo...
Tuesday, 14 September 2021
- Follow the Leader?
Motorcycling alone is great but riding out with a group of friends can take it to a whole new level
Friday, 10 September 2021
- Operation Red Mana
Monday, 30 August 2021
- Motorcyclists urged to stay safe
Yellow ‘Ride Safely’ signs have been installed at key locations around the county that are widely...
Monday, 23 August 2021
- Motorcycle Examiner Recruitment Campaign
Motorcycle examiners wanted.
Wednesday, 18 August 2021
- Helmets
Possibly the single most important piece of protective kit you can buy.
Monday, 16 August 2021
- Rider Skills Survey
The aim is to increase the number of riders undertaking additional skills training.
Friday, 06 August 2021
- The Dangers of Fatigue
Fatigue is estimated to be a contributory factor in up to 20% of road collisions.
Thursday, 29 July 2021
- Ridefree: Free Online Motorcycle Training to Improve Road Safety
Ridefree is a free online training course that you should complete before taking your moped or mo...
Friday, 25 June 2021
- Ride to Work Day - Advocating the Benefits of Motorcycling
Celebrating everything that is good about motorcycling.
Friday, 18 June 2021
- Volunteers Recognised in the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service
Congratulations to Blood Bikes Wales!
Thursday, 03 June 2021
- Keep a cool head this bank holiday weekend
Motorcycling alone is great but riding out with a group of friends can take it to a whole new level
Wednesday, 26 May 2021
- Motorcycling in Carmarthenshire
Carmarthenshire County Council’s road safety team is offering Biker Down! Cymru and Dragon Rider ...
Tuesday, 11 May 2021
- Fail to prepare, prepare to fail
Tuesday, 04 May 2021
- Council Continues to Invest in County Borough’s Roads
Resurfacing works are being carried out on roads across Bridgend County Borough
Tuesday, 27 April 2021
- Horsepower and Powerful Horses
Sharing our rural roads safely.
Monday, 12 April 2021
- Operation Darwen Returns to Increase Motorcycle Safety Awareness
In 2019 there were a total of 595 motorcycle casualties on the roads of Wales
Thursday, 01 April 2021
- Motorcycle Insurance
Everyone that rides a motorcycle needs insurance by law
Wednesday, 24 March 2021
- Changes to M4 Speed Limit
The measure forms part of the Welsh Government’s approach to tackling congestion in the area.
Thursday, 04 March 2021
- The Blue Line
Behind The Scenes With North Wales Police Roads Policing Unit.
Wednesday, 17 February 2021
- Brake Before The Bend
Wednesday, 03 February 2021
- Essential Journeys Only!
Road Safety Wales is asking everyone in Wales to consider if the journeys they are making are abs...
Tuesday, 12 January 2021
- Riding Under the Influence of Drugs
Unfortunately a small minority of people choose to put themselves and others at risk.
Wednesday, 23 December 2020
- Stay Safe This Christmas
We’re fortunate that an overwhelming majority of motorists use our routes sensibly and within the...
Tuesday, 15 December 2020
- A 24/7 Air Ambulance for Wales
The new service will ensure that pre-hospital critical care is available Wales-wide 24 hours a day.
Thursday, 03 December 2020
- Young Rider Focus Groups
Do you have a professional interest in the safety and experiences of young motorcycle and scooter...
Monday, 09 November 2020
- CRASH Cards
Motorcyclists in Wales are being encouraged to carry a free CRASH Card
Wednesday, 21 October 2020
- Biker Down! Cymru (Online)
New online courses for Biker Down! Cymru
Tuesday, 13 October 2020
- Plea for Essential Journeys Only
Local lockdown introduced in areas across Wales to slow the transmission of COVID-19.
Tuesday, 29 September 2020
- National Eye Health Week
National Eye Health Week takes place between 21 and 27 September 2020, promoting the importance o...
Monday, 21 September 2020
- Avoiding Rider Fatigue
Fatigue is estimated to be a contributory factor in up to 20% of road collisions
Friday, 28 August 2020
- Changing Attitudes
Attitude, risk levels and safety are intrinsically linked when motorcycling.
Wednesday, 12 August 2020
- Six times more bikers
A joint approach to roads policing will continue to be taken by Police in coming weeks, as road s...
Tuesday, 28 July 2020
- Bikers clocked at 127mph during police operation in Brecon
Police operations to enforce speed limits will continue throughout the summer.
Wednesday, 22 July 2020
- Precautions to Help Contain COVID-19
As well as the usual safety precautions to avoid collisions and breakdowns, we now have some extr...
Friday, 10 July 2020
- Getting Ready To Ride Again
This could be the first time in a few months that many motorcycles will be coming out of the gara...
Friday, 03 July 2020
- Mandatory MOT Testing to be Reintroduced from 1 August
If your bike's MOT is due on or after 1 August, make your booking now.
Monday, 29 June 2020
- Ride to Work Day
Motorcycling can be a practical alternative to commuting by car.
Monday, 15 June 2020
- Police Urge Motorists to ‘Slow Down, Save Lives’
Police forces to step up speed enforcement in a UK wide campaign.
Monday, 25 May 2020
- Tyred of Lockdown
Sourcing parts and tyres may be more difficult until restrictions are fully lifted.
Monday, 18 May 2020
- Slow Down During Lockdown
Higher speeds increase the risk of a collision and in those collisions, the severity of injury is...
Friday, 01 May 2020
- #StayHomeSaveLives
We love the freedom of the open road, by pulling together, we'll be back out there soon with our ...
Wednesday, 08 April 2020
- BikeSafe Bookings Now Being Taken For 2020
Courses take place across the country.
Thursday, 12 March 2020
- DVSA Crackdown on Non-Compliance
Advice to Approved Training Bodies on staying within the rules.
Monday, 24 February 2020
- Dyfed-Powys Police BikeSafe
Courses take place across the region.
Thursday, 13 February 2020
- Dragon Rider Cymru: Course Dates
Dates from January to March 2020 in Carmarthenshire, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire and Swansea.
Wednesday, 29 January 2020
- DVLA Unveils Blood Bikes Wales as their Charity of Choice for 2020
Throughout the year they will raise funds for the charity
Wednesday, 15 January 2020
- The End of the Year...
Please do everything you possibly can to get home safely to your family after every ride.
Friday, 20 December 2019
- Road Surface Conditions
For year-round safer motorcycling, be prepared to adjust your riding according to the conditions.
Wednesday, 27 November 2019
- Government To Close A Legal Loophole To Improve Safety
Drivers who use a hand-held mobile phone are hindering their ability to spot hazards and react in...
Tuesday, 12 November 2019
- Public Safety Warning Over Manhole Cover Thefts
Neath Port Talbot Council is alerting members of the public to a spate of manhole cover thefts in...
Thursday, 07 November 2019
- Rural Road Collisions Still a Cause for Concern
Carmarthenshire County Council has launched a rural road safety scheme to encourage motorists to ...
Wednesday, 30 October 2019
- A Date For Your Diary
Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) takes on Ride To Work Day.
Monday, 21 October 2019