Road Safety
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The motorway is statistically safer than ordinary roads, but speed amplifies the consequences of mistakes. Here are the safety principles the community most often recalls — to be completed by official guidance.
Fundamentals
- Always wear your seatbelt, in every seat;
- Keep to the right lane except when overtaking;
- Respect signage and speed limits;
- Anticipate: look far ahead and watch your mirrors.
Speed and distance
The maximum speed on motorways is generally 120 km/h (unless stated otherwise, roadworks or weather). Keep a sufficient safety gap — the "two-second" rule is a good guide — and increase it in the rain.
Fatigue and night driving
Fatigue is a major accident factor. Take a break at the first sign of drowsiness, roughly every two hours. At night, slow down if needed, keep your lights in good order and stay especially alert.
Yes, the motorway can be used at night, but vigilance must be heightened: reduced visibility, fatigue, possible presence of heavy goods vehicles. Adapt your driving.
In a breakdown
- Slow down and reach the emergency lane if there is one;
- Switch on your hazard lights;
- Get occupants out and to safety behind the barriers;
- Signal your presence and alert the emergency services via official facilities.
To verify
Official speed limits, emergency procedures and assistance numbers must be verified with ADM and the emergency services.
Sources & further reading
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- Moroccan Highway Code — Motorway traffic rules.
- ADM — Safety instructions for users.
- Le Matin — Road-safety campaigns.