The Moroccan Direction Générale de la Sûreté Nationale (DGSN) has released a report detailing its efforts in road safety for the week of September 21-27. During this period, authorities recorded 52,213 traffic violations, issued 7,632 fines, and collected 44,581 transactional fines. The total amount collected from these fines was 9,808,250 dirhams. Additionally, 5,303 vehicles were impounded, 7,632 documents were seized, and 683 vehicles were taken off the road.
According to the DGSN, 2,447 traffic accidents occurred in urban areas during the same week, resulting in 26 fatalities and 3,423 injuries, including 121 severe injuries. The primary causes of these accidents, in order of importance, were attributed to driver inattention, failure to respect priority, speeding, pedestrian inattention, failure to maintain a safe distance, loss of vehicle control, and other factors such as changing direction without signaling, unauthorized direction changes, and reckless driving.
The DGSN's report highlights the ongoing efforts of Moroccan authorities to enforce road safety regulations and reduce the number of accidents on the country's roads. The data collected during this period provides valuable insights into the causes of traffic accidents and will likely inform future road safety initiatives.
In addition to the statistics on traffic violations and accidents, the DGSN's report also notes that 7,632 documents were seized and 683 vehicles were removed from circulation. These measures are part of a broader effort to improve road safety and reduce the risk of accidents.
The DGSN's efforts to enhance road safety are ongoing, with a focus on raising awareness among drivers and pedestrians, as well as enforcing existing regulations. The authority's work is crucial in reducing the number of traffic accidents and promoting a culture of safety on Morocco's roads.
Morocco has been taking steps to modernize its approach to road safety, including the introduction of intelligent patrolling systems. The country has also been strengthening its partnerships with other countries to enhance cooperation on security issues, including road safety.
The DGSN's report on road safety for the week of September 21-27 provides a snapshot of the current state of road safety in Morocco. The data highlights the need for continued efforts to improve road safety and reduce the number of accidents on the country's roads.
Key points
- Over 52,000 traffic violations were recorded in Morocco between September 21-27.
- 26 people died and 3,423 were injured in 2,447 traffic accidents during the same period.
- The main causes of accidents included driver inattention, failure to respect priority, and speeding.
