Urban accidents kill 31 in a week
During the week from August 10 to 16, urban areas recorded 2,073 traffic accidents resulting in 31 deaths and 2,876 injuries, including 131 severe injuries. The General Directorate of National Security attributed the main causes of these accidents to driver inattention, failure to respect the right of way, excessive speeding, turning without signaling, traveling in prohibited directions, not complying with parking rules, as well as driving under the influence of alcohol and illegal overtaking. Security authorities also issued 53,027 traffic violations, referred 7,977 reports to the Public Prosecution, collected nearly 9.9 million dirhams in fines, seized 5,510 vehicles, withdrew 7,977 driving licenses, and detained 633 vehicles.
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