Moroccan cabinet seeks adoption of new road traffic bill
2007-02-15
 [File] Ghellab |
Karim Ghellab, Morocco’s Minister of Equipment and Transport, urged parliament on Wednesday (February 14th) to quickly consider and approve a new road traffic bill. Ghellab insisted the law is very comprehensive and would enhance road safety. He identified a number of new mechanisms proposed in the bill, such as point records for driving licenses, breathalyzer tests, and an increase in maximum fines up to $350. The law would also criminalise certain infractions involving serious injury and death.
Ghellab added that the law includes measures to help fight corruption among traffic policemen.
Traffic accidents killed 3,622 Moroccans last year, which constitutes a 4.17% increase over 2005. The total number of accidents rose by 5.22% to 56,426. The government kicked off a prevention campaign recently, aimed at raising public awareness about road accidents and the need to reduce speed and obey traffic rules. (MAP, Le Matin)
Email to a friend
Print version
amazigh Posted 2007-03-16
If this law is applied, all of us will be in Ain Qadous! Is it conceivable for a person to make amendments to laws when all roads in Morocco are in a wretched state? - struggle, struggle, struggle.
oujda vive le maroc Posted 2007-03-25
Build factories, employ the youth, build the infrastructure of Morocco. The youth is lost. Why does it flee its country in the sea? When the people are all working and living in safety then you may issue your laws. But if you hit someone with your car and kill him, will the law be applied to you? No no no no no it's only applied on the people who can't even find what to eat. I swear by Allah this is the truth. Long live the king.
charif Posted 2007-03-31
This new legislation will be beneficial to Moroccan society, reduce the death toll and make people more aware of road dangers.
بكري عمر Posted 2008-02-18
As you know.
We welcome your comments on Magharebia's articles.
It is our hope that you will use this forum to interact with other readers across the Maghreb. In order to keep this experience interesting, we ask you to follow the rules outlined in the comments policy. By submitting comments, you are consenting to these rules. While Magharebia.com encourages discussion on all subjects, including sensitive ones, the comments posted are solely the views of those submitting them. Magharebia.com does not necessarily endorse or agree with the ideas, views, or opinions voiced in these comments. This is a moderated forum. Comments deemed abusive, offensive, or those containing profanity may not be published.
Magharebia's Comments Policy