فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Rabat – The Minister of Transport and Logistics, Abdelsamad Quiouh, announced before the House of Councillors a package of revolutionary measures aimed at significantly reducing the cost of motorcycle licenses for bikes with an engine capacity exceeding 50 cubic centimeters. This announcement comes as a direct response to the major controversy surrounding the new speed monitoring devices and the high cost of the current license.
Driving License at a Cost Not Exceeding 300 Dirhams
The Minister acknowledged that the current cost of the license, which reaches up to 3,000 Dirhams in some cases, imposes a heavy burden on a wide segment of motorcycle users with limited incomes. He confirmed that the Ministry, during the Administrative Council meeting of the National Agency for Road Safety (NARSA), agreed to adopt a low-cost driving license ranging between 200 and 300 Dirhams only. This represents a reduction exceeding 90% compared to the current fee structure.
Radical Reform of the Training System
The compulsory three-month waiting period at driving schools will also be abolished. It will be replaced by an intensive program consisting of just five training sessions that combine theoretical and practical aspects, thereby accelerating the process of obtaining the license and reducing the overall costs.
Mandatory Sale of Helmets with Every New Motorcycle
The Minister announced that he is currently working in coordination with the Ministries of Finance and Industry and Trade on a new system that makes the helmet an integral part of the sale process for any new motorcycle. He stated, literally:
“It is impossible to buy a car without seat belts, and a motorcycle should not be sold without a helmet.”
Shocking Statistics Behind the Reforms
These measures are introduced in the context of alarming statistics revealed by the Ministry:
- Motorcycles account for 60% of all road traffic fatalities in Morocco.
- 95% of the motorcycles subjected to technical inspection were modified and did not comply with safety standards.
This announcement is considered a qualitative leap in Morocco’s road safety policy and a practical step to move beyond the controversy that accompanied the tightening of radar surveillance, focusing on awareness and facilitation instead of solely on penalties. These reforms are expected to come into effect within the next few months after the completion of the necessary legal and regulatory procedures.
