Rabat Revives Pedestrian Fines to Boost Road Safety, Sparks Debate
25 September 2024
Residents of Rabat who do not respect pedestrian crossings on the roads now have cause for concern. They will be fined. The measure is causing a stir.
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Casablanca Parking Controversy: Motorists Protest ’Illegal’ Fines and Vehicle Boots
27 August 2024
A wave of discontent has hit the city of Casablanca in recent weeks. The cause is the application of new parking fines deemed "excessive and illegal" by motorists.
Marrakech Police Crackdown: 93 Arrested, 23 Vehicles Seized in Traffic Safety Operation
26 August 2024
The Marrakech police prefecture carried out extensive security operations over the past weekend to combat dangerous driving on the road and violations of the Highway Code. In (…)
Prominent Antwerp Lawyer Faces Trial for Destructive Hit-and-Run Crash
11 January 2024
Omar Souidi, a renowned lawyer from Antwerp, is currently on trial for a hit-and-run road accident. The incident, which occurred last year in Schilde, has drawn attention due (…)
Moroccan Lawmaker Challenges Fines for Electric Scooter Riders Amid Legal Uncertainty
14 April 2023
A left-wing party deputy has just questioned the Minister of Transport and Logistics about the traffic police’s tickets against electric scooter riders.
Morocco Cracks Down on Electric Scooters in Major Cities Amid Safety Concerns
11 April 2023
Pending regulation on the use of electric scooters in Morocco, local authorities in the major cities of the kingdom have launched a vast operation to seize these vehicles.
Morocco to Implement New Safety Regulations for Electric Scooters and Personal Mobility Devices
22 March 2023
In order to ensure the safety of road users, the Moroccan Ministry of Transport and Logistics is preparing to implement regulations for electric scooters considered as mopeds.
Casablanca Police Arrest 28 Drivers for Illegal Tram Lane Use After Viral Video
12 May 2021
In Casablanca, the police arrested 28 drivers who compromised the safety of the tramway and passengers by driving on a lane that is not reserved for them. These arrests follow (…)
Morocco Reports 13 Deaths, Over 2,000 Injuries in Week-Long Urban Road Accident Surge
1 January 2021
During the week of December 21 to 27, thirteen people were killed and 2,011 others were injured, including 58 seriously, in 1,535 road accidents.
Morocco Traffic Accidents: 15 Dead, Over 1,700 Injured in One Week
2 December 2020
15 people died, 1,771 others were injured, including 60 seriously, in 1,336 traffic accidents in urban areas during the week of November 23 to 29. These figures come from the (…)