فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Rachid Hammouni, a Member of Parliament and President of the Progress and Socialism Party Group in the House of Representatives, has submitted a written parliamentary question to Transport and Logistics Minister Abdessamad Kayouh, urging the government to adopt a standardized format for Moroccan vehicle license plates that would be valid for both domestic and international use.
According to Hammouni, the recent statement issued by Morocco’s National Road Safety Agency (NARSA)—which mandates a specific license plate format for vehicles traveling abroad—was based on an administrative decree dating back to 2010 rather than a legal statute.
The decree in question is Ministerial Order No. 2711.10, which outlines the specifications for license plates on motor vehicles and trailers.
Hammouni highlighted that the agency’s announcement caused widespread confusion, particularly among truck drivers and international transport operators, many of whom were surprised to learn that their current plates must be replaced with internationally compliant ones before crossing borders.
He noted that this requirement had not been strictly enforced in previous years and had not posed any major problems for travelers or transport professionals.
The MP further criticized the multiplicity of license plate formats in Morocco, calling it an unnecessary burden on citizens, especially those facing last-minute travel or working in the logistics and transport sector.
He emphasized the need for a single, permanent license plate format that aligns with international standards and is consistent with information found on the vehicle registration card (carte grise).
In conclusion, Hammouni asked the Minister what measures the Ministry of Transport plans to implement in order to standardize Moroccan vehicle license plates in a way that ensures legal usability both within the country and abroad, eliminating the need for temporary changes.
