HIBAPRESS
31 people died and 2635 others were injured, 95 of them seriously, in 1985 traffic accidents recorded within urban areas during the week of January 12 to 18.
A statement from the General Directorate of National Security attributed the main causes of these accidents, in order, to drivers' lack of attention, failure to yield the right of way, pedestrians' lack of attention, excessive speed, failure to maintain a safe distance, unauthorized lane changes, lack of control, failure to stop at "stop" signs, changing direction without signaling, driving on the left side of the road and faulty overtaking, failure to stop at red traffic lights, and driving in the wrong direction, as well as driving under the influence of alcohol. Regarding monitoring and punishment in the field of traffic, the same source clarified that the security services managed to record 45,920 violations, and prepare 7,206 reports that were referred to the Public Prosecution, and collect 38,714 reconciliation fines. The statement indicated that the amount collected reached 8,580,850 dirhams, while the number of vehicles placed in the municipal impound was 4,895 vehicles, the number of documents withdrawn was 7,206 documents, and the number of vehicles that were stopped was 547 vehicles.
