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EU introduces new rules to enforce Europe-wide driving bans

The European Union is tightening its grip on road safety by ensuring that driving bans issued in one member state will now be recognized and enforced across all 27 nations. This landmark regulation, adopted by the European Parliament on Tuesday, seeks to close loopholes that previously allowed offenders......

Bordeaux:Cyclist seriously injured after being hit by a bus

A serious traffic accident occurred on Saturday, October 18, in the south of Bordeaux. A 40-year-old woman was critically injured after her bicycle collided with a bus operated by TBM (Transports Bordeaux Métropole) around 6 p.m. on Rue de Bègles, near the Bertin station. Emergency......

AtlantaSanad introduces Morocco’s first electric scooter insurance amid regulatory push

AtlantaSanad Assurance has launched Morocco’s first insurance product dedicated to electric scooter users, marking a milestone in the country’s evolving urban mobility landscape. Announced on Wednesday, the initiative aims to protect riders and third parties while fostering safer and more......

Nice makes helmets mandatory for electric scooter riders starting November

Starting November 1, the city of Nice will impose a new rule requiring all electric scooter users to wear a helmet. The measure, announced by Mayor Christian Estrosi, is intended to reduce the rising number of accidents involving these vehicles, which he has described as “a danger” when used......

Morocco invests millions in advanced speed radars to curb road accidents

Morocco’s National Road Safety Agency (NARSA) has allocated tens of millions of dirhams to acquire state-of-the-art speed control radars, marking a significant step toward reducing traffic accidents and improving road safety. This investment reflects the government’s commitment to tackling......

Morocco halts motorcycle inspection campaign after public outcry

The Moroccan government has suspended the national motorcycle inspection campaign following widespread public criticism and heated debate on social media. According to official sources, Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch ordered the suspension on Thursday morning and granted a 12-month grace period for......

Benin: 27 dead after bus plunges into Ouémé river

At least 27 people lost their lives after a tragic road accident in Benin, when a passenger bus fell into the Ouémé River during the night from Saturday to Sunday, according to civil protection services. An earlier report from the Beninese Ministry of the Interior mentioned one confirmed......

Morocco to sanction diplomatic vehicles for traffic violations

Diplomatic vehicles in Morocco will no longer be exempt from traffic rules. The National Road Safety Agency (NARSA) has announced that vehicles with diplomatic license plates will now be strictly monitored and penalized for any infractions. The decision was made during a meeting of the monitoring committee......

Morocco intensifies road safety measures amid urban surge in traffic accidents

Morocco’s Road Safety Vigilance Committee has introduced a series of measures aimed at reducing road accidents, with a particular focus on motorcycle speeds and vehicles with diplomatic license plates. The initiative comes in response to rising traffic fatalities in urban areas, despite overall......