NARSA Launches Strict Summer Plan to Curb Traffic Accident Rates in Morocco
Express TV: Mustafa Filali
The National Road Safety Agency (NARSA) in Rabat has unveiled its urgent action plan for the summer season in response to the alarming increase in traffic accidents recorded in the kingdom in recent years.
During a press conference, NARSA’s Director General, Banasir Boulaajal, revealed concerning statistics, noting that Morocco recorded 143,272 bodily traffic accidents in 2024, marking an increase of over 16% compared to 2023. These accidents resulted in the deaths of 4,024 individuals (+5.37%) and left more than 14,700 seriously injured.
According to the same data, 2025 continues to show worrying figures, with 1,624 fatalities and over 4,000 serious injuries reported from January to May. Motorcycle users and pedestrians remain the most vulnerable to these mishaps, accounting for approximately one-third and a quarter of total fatalities, respectively.
In this context, NARSA disclosed a series of exceptional measures to be implemented during the peak summer travel season. The plan includes:
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Intensifying Road Surveillance using fixed, mobile, and self-operating radars on routes with the highest accident rates. The Royal Gendarmerie is expected to conduct 18,000 speed monitoring operations outside urban areas, while the General Directorate of National Security will carry out 2,000 checks within cities.
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Conducting 1,000 Targeted Inspections of speedometers on motorcycles, due to a significant rise in fatal accidents within this demographic.
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Implementing Extensive Campaigns to enforce helmet use for motorcyclists and seatbelt adherence for vehicle drivers.
In parallel, the agency will deploy mobile teams and organize extensive awareness activities, including establishing “Road Safety Villages” in eight major cities. These caravans will provide interactive educational activities, such as accident simulations and workshops for children and youth. Awareness teams will also be present at transport hubs, ports, and major markets to offer direct advice to travelers.
On the organizational front, NARSA plans to tighten legal surveillance by suspending the transfer of ownership for vehicles with outstanding fines related to serious violations. Additionally, motorcycles exceeding 50cc will undergo specialized technical inspections, while urban networks will gradually be equipped with smart cameras capable of automatically detecting violations.
The agency also announced the formation of a National Summer Vigilance Committee, tasked with monitoring accident indicators in real-time and updating the “black spots” map on roads to guide more precise field interventions.
NARSA hopes that through this comprehensive program, which combines awareness, strict monitoring, and punitive measures, it can reduce the rising traffic accidents and encourage road users to adopt responsible behaviors, especially during the summer season characterized by heavy travel.
