Quad Bike Surge Causes Chaos and Concern in Moroccan Town

These vehicles, although designed for off-road use, are now frequently circulating in residential areas and on main roads, generating significant nuisance for the population.

Associative actors in the region report that "the commune of Lalla Takerkoust is suffering from increasing chaos due to the proliferation of quads not covered by compulsory insurance." This lack of insurance is a major problem in the event of an accident. In addition, their circulation generates a "stifling din" and disrupts traffic.

The nuisances are not limited to inhabited areas. Farmers also express their concerns. Their farms are crossed by these machines, causing significant damage: "the destruction of plantations and the spread of fungal diseases." They therefore demand protection for "their agricultural crops."

Faced with this situation, the associative actors call for swift action by the competent authorities. They appeal for an "urgent intervention of the gendarmerie of Amizmiz," demanding "specific tracks for these quads" and the prohibition of their circulation "in inhabited areas." The objective is to reconcile the economic activity linked to these vehicles with the tranquility and safety of the inhabitants and farmers.