Morocco is preparing to upgrade its road safety regulations with the introduction of two new draft decrees aimed at amending and expanding existing laws on vehicles and traffic regulations.
The initiative is spearheaded by Minister of Transport and Logistics Mohamed Abdeljalil in response to the rising influx of new transportation methods on public roads. Efforts will include short-term projects and long-term strategic initiatives focused on managing and reducing road hazards.
Abdeljalil outlined key provisions of these draft decrees while speaking at a recent meeting, emphasizing measures to boost safety regulations and integrate new transportation modes like scooters onto public roads. Efforts also include enhancing public transport quality and road safety through initiatives like safety-enhanced bicycles and buses.
The Ministry of Transport and Logistics is developing a new action plan for the strategic direction of the National Road Safety Agency (NARSA) for 2024-2028, emphasizing regional coordination and the implementation of national safety strategies.
At the regional level, there is a focus on activating regional road safety commissions to implement the National Road Safety Strategy and evaluating regional road safety action plans. NARSA data shows decreases in road fatalities in both the regional and provincial networks.
Morocco’s new regulations signal a commitment to embracing scooter safety and overall road safety, highlighting the importance of coordinated efforts at the national and regional levels to enhance transportation safety and reduce road hazards.
