Morocco to Launch New Automated Radar System to Catch Speeding in Both Directions

Rabat – Morocco will roll out a new automated radar system that can detect speeding violations in both traffic directions.

The National Road Safety Agency (NARSA) announced the move on Tuesday, saying the new road safety measure will begin on June 16. 

The initiative aims to improve road safety and ensure fair enforcement of traffic laws across the country. 

NARSA said in a statement that the system is part of its continued efforts to improve road safety across the country. The radars will now be able to record speed violations from vehicles that are approaching and those that are moving away from the radar, it further explained.

All drivers, no matter the direction they are going, will be equally monitored and held responsible if they exceed the speed limit, said NARSA.

The agency noted the importance of respecting speed limits and traffic laws. It reminded all drivers that these rules exist to protect everyone on the road.

The new radar system means several important changes for drivers in Morocco. First, monitoring is set to be more accurate, as the radars can detect speeding vehicles in both directions, not just those approaching the device. 

This would put an end to the common assumption that drivers are only caught when heading toward a radar. 

In addition, the system will ensure fairer enforcement of traffic laws by treating all road users equally. This reduces the chances of some speeding drivers escaping penalties. 

Most importantly, the initiative is expected to improve overall road safety by encouraging drivers to slow down and respect speed limits at all times, NARSA says. It is part of a wider effort by Moroccan authorities to reduce traffic accidents and save lives through stronger enforcement and public awareness.