Stay at home plea to motorists

Don't travel unless it is essential. That is the message from Newtown Police as they continue to stop motorists who are ignoring government advice.

Patrols have been stepped up in Newtown and Welshpool, as well as local tourist and beauty spots, where fines are being slapped on people ignoring the "stay at home" plea.

They are also travelling on B roads and in local towns.

They have warned that they will fine people £60 on the spot if found not to be driving on essential business.

"Good response from most of the public. Lots of non essential journeys though. Travelling to wales to shop, also carry out their daily exercise at the coast. Both of those are non essential travelling. Stay at home, Shop and exercise locally. #StayHome" said Newtown Road Traffic Police in a Tweet.

Photo: Newtown Police on the A483 at Newtown