Road Safety

Road Safety Strategy

The primary document for road safety in Torfaen and in Wales is the Road Safety Framework for Wales which was introduced in 2013

Road Safety Targets

The Road Safety Framework for Wales identifies high risk and vulnerable groups which should be specifically targeted by road safety interventions to reduce the number of collisions they are involved in

Road Safety Statistics

The road casualty statistics for Wales are compiled by the Welsh Police forces who pass the data to Welsh Government

Road Safety Education, Training & Publicity

Our road safety office has a range of printed leaflets and information on road safety that are freely available on request

Road Safety Engineering

Torfaen Council's Highways Group are responsible for the county's adopted road network except for trunk roads which are managed by the Welsh Government.

Road Safety Enforcement

Road Safety Enforcement is primarily the remit of Gwent Police

Safety Cameras

Safety cameras on all adopted roads in Wales are managed by 'Go Safe' the Wales Road Casualty Reduction Partnership

Road Safety resources during the Coronavirus period

Road Safety in Torfaen

Torfaen Council is committed to improving safety for all road users in Torfaen. We provide a range of advice and training ourselves and signpost users to external website links containing a wealth of road safety related information.  Please refer to the Road Safety Education, Training & Publicity section for further details.