THERE were fears that soaring temperatures over the bank holiday weekend may have prompted people to defy lockdown rules.

But in a sign that the people of Gwent are obeying the social distancing measures put in place by the government, many popular sites remained empty. 

This was the scene in Bettws, Newport. 

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(Gwent Police tweeted: "Assisted Bettws Neighbourhood Team tonight patrolling areas that have seen ASB in the recent nights." Picture: Gwent Police.)

In Blaenau Gwent the Bedwellty Pits riverbank was quiet - despite recent reports of off-road bikers. 

The local force tweeted: "Following recent reports of off road bikers and persons camping in the area, Bedwellty Pits riverbank patrolled. All good so far. #stayhome #savelives. [sic]."

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(Bedwellty Pits riverbank was quiet despite recent reports of off-road bikers. Picture: Gwent Police.)

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(Bedwellty Pits riverbank was quiet despite recent reports of off-road bikers. Picture: Gwent Police.)

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(St James' Pond in Blaenau Gwent was also quiet. Picture: Gwent Police.)

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(Officers also patrolled parts of Abertillery. Picture: Gwent Police.)

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This was the scene in New Tredegar.

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(Picture: Gwent Police.)

In Torfaen, officers were checking drivers were making essential journeys. 

Officers tweeted: "Great to see all drivers adhering to the governments guidelines."

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(An officer checks a driver is making an essential journey. Picture: Gwent Police.)

In Caerphilly, officers said it was "great to see so many members of the community adhering to advice regarding #covid19 [sic]."

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(Empty streets in Caerphilly. Picture: Gwent Police.)

The parks in Bargoed were also empty. 

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(Picture: Gwent Police.)

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(Picture: Gwent Police.)

And main roads were all-but empty. 

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(Very few drivers were out. Picture: Traffic Camera Wales.)

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(The M4 was eerily quiet. Picture: Traffic Camera Wales.)

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In Wentwood Forest, chief inspector Daniel Taylor praised the "levels of social responsibility being shown".

He tweeted: "Checking on Wentwood Forest.

"Great to see the levels of social responsibility being shown and local people very appreciative of our presence to deter large gatherings. #StayHomeSaveLives [sic]."

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(Officers praised the levels of social responsibility shown by those staying away from Wentwood Forest. Picture: Gwent Police.)

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(A police car in Wentwood Forest. Picture: Gwent Police.)

Deri Lakes, in Parc Cwm Darran, was also clear of visitors. 

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(Caerphilly officers tweeted: 'Nice to see #Deri lakes #ParcCwmDarran clear of visitors this afternoon.')

In Monmouthshire, officers were patrolling the streets and ensuring there were no visitors at Tintern Abbey. 

Officers tweeted: "Patrols continued today in North Monmouthshire - we’ve stepped up how robustly we are using our new powers including use of fixed penalty notices and dispersal powers to send people home."

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(Officers patrolling the streets. Picture: Gwent Police.)

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(Police checking there were no visitors at Tintern Abbey. Picture: Gwent Police.)

Abergavenney was also quiet.

The local division of Gwent Police tweeted: "Abergavenny bus station checked and no sign of any groups of social bikers.

"Nice to see social distancing and essential journeys only being adhered to."

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(Abergavenney was also quiet. Picture: Gwent Police.)

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(The A40 was deserted. Picture: Gwent Police.)

The drone was also out in Monmnouthshire.