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Agadir – The Government Council approved draft decree No. 2.25.145, presented by Minister of Transport and Logistics Abdessamad Kayouh, amending and supplementing Decree No. 2.10.420 implementing the Highway Code.
Speaking after the Cabinet meeting, government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas said the new measures are designed to reduce road accidents and strengthen prevention by establishing clearer rules for the growing use of electric scooters and similar vehicles on public roads.
Among the key provisions is a requirement for users of electric scooters and electrically assisted bicycles to wear protective helmets. The decree also prohibits riders from using headphones, earphones, or similar devices while driving to ensure they remain fully aware of their surroundings.
The new rules also introduce a maximum speed limit for these vehicles. According to the government, the detailed provisions, implementation procedures, and effective date will be published in the Official Bulletin.
Several of the measures had already been outlined by Kayouh in a written response to MP Nabil Dakhch of the Haraki parliamentary group regarding the regulation of electric bicycles and dangerous driving behavior.
The minister recalled that the Government Council approved Decree No. 2.24.393 on June 19, 2025, formally integrating motorized personal mobility devices into Morocco’s road traffic regulations.
The regulation defines these devices as vehicles without a seat, intended to carry a single rider, equipped with a steering system and an electric or other non-thermal propulsion system, and not designed to transport goods. Their maximum design speed must exceed 6 kilometers per hour but may not surpass 25 km/h.
In addition to the newly announced measures, the draft decree covers several provisions, including a ban on children under the age of eight riding bicycles or electric scooters on public roads. Children transported on eligible vehicles must also be seated in specially designed child seats equipped with appropriate restraint systems.
The regulation further prohibits electric scooters and similar personal mobility devices from operating outside urban areas unless dedicated lanes or designated routes are available.
