Drink driving is becoming an increasing problem on Moroccan roads. Maybe it is time for an education campaign to stress the dangers of combining alcohol and motor vehicles.Eighteen people were killed and 1,065 others injured, including 54 seriously in the 855 road accidents that occurred between Xmas and New Year (December 25-31) in Morocco's urban areas.
A communiqué of the Direction Générale de la Sûreté Nationale (DGSN) blamed the accidents on excessive speed, careless pedestrians, ignoring of road rules and drink-driving. The death toll decreased by 5.75% and injuries by 11% in 2005. Annually road accidents claim more than 3,800 people and cost the state USD 1.3 billion, i.e. 2.5% of the GDP.
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