When the decision is applied, the following words and expressions are adjacent to each one.

 

Yellow Box 

 

The area marked yellow in crossing with light signals.

 

 

 A number of points are fixed and the violated driver takes them against traffic violations according to the schedule. The number of points are suited with the bulk of violation and it is counted from the date of violation.

 

 

When traffic points reach to twenty four during a time period not exceeding one year.

 

 

When two persons or more are racing on roads without traffic permission.

 

 

It is the registration book where the traffic violations are written, dates and the number of points against each violation.

 

Repetition  The accumulation limit exceeds more than once during the year.

 

Traffic Department :It is the main authority to apply and execute.

 

 

 

 

 

The driver commits a traffic violation when his violations reach the accumulated limit. The following penalties are taken as :

 

As for the temporary driving license (under probation)

 

The attached schedule goes into effect (Traffic points and fines)

 

 

Government or companies vehicles are excluded from confiscation.

 

 

 

 

If the driver of a heavy vehicle caused any accidents resulted in collapsing in his vehicle or any other vehicle or jumped the red signal so the vehicle will be confiscated for a year and it will not be given back unless he has a training course at a recognized driving school. He will also be fined with three thousand dirhams and any other punishment in any legislation.

 

 

 

Periods are counted according to calendar month.

 

 

Regulations are cancelled if they are contradicted with the rules and decisions.

 

ARTICLE ELEVEN This decision will be published in the gazette. It will go into effect from 1-3-2008.

 

No	Violation	Fine	Black Points	In presence  / In Absents	Vehicle confiscated / Days
1	Driving dangerously (racing).	2000	12	Both	30
2	Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs or similar  substances.	Decided  by court	24	Both	60
3	Driving a vehicle without number plates.	1000	24	In presence	60
4	Causing death of others.	Decided  by court	12	In presence	30
5	Not stopping after causing an accident that resulted in injuries.	Decided  by court	24	Both	60
6	Reckless driving.	2000	12	Both	30
7	Exceeding maximum speed limit by more than 60km/hr.	1000	12	Both	30
8	Driving in a way that endanger civilians.	1000	12	Both	30
9	Jumping a red light.	800	8	Both	15
10	Running away from a traffic policeman.	800	12	Both	30
11	Dangerous overtaking by trucks.	800	24	Both	60
12	Causing a car to overturn.	Decided  by court	8	Both
13	Causing serious injuries.	Decided  by court	8	In presence
14	Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 60km/hr.	900	6	Both
15	Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 50km/hr.	800		Both
16	Overtaking on the hard shoulder.	600	6	In presence
17	Entering road dangerously.	600	6	Both
18	Causing moderate injury.	Decided  by court	6	Both
19	Heavy vehicle lane discipline.	600	6	Both
20	Overtaking from a prohibited place.	600	6	In presence
21	Causing serious damage to a vehicle.	Decided  by court	6	In presence
22	Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 40km/hr.	700		Both
23	Parking in fire hydrant places, spaces allocated for people with special needs and ambulance parking.	1000	4	Both
24	Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 30km/hr.	600		Both
25	Driving against traffic.	400	4	In presence
26	Allowing children under 10 years old to sit in the front seat of a vehicle.	400	4	In presence
27	Failure to fasten seat belt while driving.	400	4	In presence
28	Failure to leave a safe distance.	400	4	Both
29	Failure to follow the directions of the policeman.	400	4	Both
30	30 Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 20km/hr.	500		Both
31	Entering a road without ensuring that it is clear.	400	4	In presence
32	Exceeding permitted level of car window tinting.	500		In presence	30
33	Not giving way to emergency, police and public service vehicles or official convoys.	500	4	Both
34	Driving a heavy vehicle that does not comply with safety and security conditions.	500		In presence	30
35	Failure to stop after causing an accident.	500	6	Both	7
36	Driving a noisy vehicle.	500		Both	30
37	Allowing others to drive a vehicle for which they are unlicensed.	500		In presence
38	Loading a heavy vehicle in a way that may cause danger to others or to the road.	500	6	Both	7
39	Overload or protruding load from a heavy vehicle without permission.	500	6	Both	7
40	Driving a vehicle that causes pollution.	500		Both
41	Stopping on the road for no reason.	500	4	In presence
42	Stopping on a yellow box.	500		Both
43	Not giving pedestrians way on  pedestrian crossings.	500	6	Both
44	Failure to abide by traffic signs and directions.	500		Both
45	Throwing waste from vehicles onto roads.	500	4	Both
46	Refusing to give traffic police name and address when required.	500		In presence
47	Stopping vehicle on the left side of the road in prohibited places.	500		Both
48	Stopping vehicle on pedestrian crossing.	500		Both
49	Teaching driving in a training vehicle that does not bear a learning sign.	500		Both
50	Teaching driving in a non training vehicle without  permission from licensing authority.	500		In presence
51	Placing marks on the road that may damage the road or block traffic.	500		Both
52	Operating industrial, construction and mechanical vehicles and  tractors  without permission from licensing authority.	500		In presence	7
53	Modifying vehicle’s engine without permission.	400		In presence
54	Modifying vehicle’s chasses without permission.	400		In presence
55	Changing vehicle’s color without permission.	400		In presence
56	Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 10km/hr.	400		Both
57	Driving with a driving license issued by a foreign country except  in permitted cases.	400		In presence
58	Violating the terms of the driving license.	300		In presence
59	Parking behind vehicles and blocking their movement.	300		Both
60	Towing a vehicle or a boat with an unprepared vehicle.	300		In presence
61	Driving a vehicle that omits gases or fumes with substances  exceeding permitted rates.	300		Both
62	Leaving a vehicle on the road with its engine running.	300		Both
63	No lights on the back or sides of trailer container.	200		Both
64	Lights on the back or sides of container not working.	200		Both
65	Taxis, which have designated pickup areas, stopping in  undesignated places.	200	4	Both
66	Prohibited entry.	200	4	Both
67	Blocking traffic.	200		Both
68	Vehicle unfit for driving.	200		Both	7
69	Driving a light vehicle that does not comply with safety and  security conditions.	200		Both	7
70	Not lifting exhaust of trucks.	200		Both	7
71	Not covering loads of trucks.	3000		Both	7
72	Using vehicle for purposes other than designated.	200	4	In presence	7
73	Heavy vehicle prohibited entry.	200	4	Both	7
74	Violating loading or unloading regulations in parking.	200	4	In presence	7
75	Carrying and transporting passengers illegally.	200	4	In presence	7
76	Writing phrases or placing stickers on vehicle without permission.	200		Both
77	Not taking road safety measures during vehicle breakdowns.	200		Both
78	Turning at undesignated points.	200	4	Both
79	Turning the wrong way.	200	4	Both
80	Loading a light vehicle in a way that may pose a danger to others  or to the road.	200	3	Both	7
81	Overload or protruding load on light vehicles without permission.	200	3	In presence	7
82	Stopping vehicle without keeping the distance specified by the law from a curve or junction.	200		Both
83	Transporting passengers by vehicle undesignated for this purpose.	200	4	In presence
84	Sudden swerve.	200	4	In presence
85	Driving a taxi without required license.	200	4	In presence
86	Carrying passengers in driving training vehicle.	200	4	In presence
87	Driving a taxi with an expired warranty.	200		In presence
88	Reversing dangerously.	200		Both
89	Taxi refusing to carry passengers.	200	4	Both
90	Falling or leaking load.	3000	12	Both	30
91	Not securing vehicle while parked.	200		Both
92	Parking in prohibited places.	200	2	In presence
93	Parking in loading and offloading areas without need.	200		In presence
94	Parking on road shoulder except in cases of emergency.	200		In presence
95	Using multi-colored lights.	200		Both
96	Not wearing helmet while driving motorbike.	200	4	Both
97	Exceeding passenger limit.	200	3	In presence
98	Driving with tires in poor condition.	200		In presence	7
99	Driving with an expired driving license.	200	3	In presence
100	Not renewing vehicle registration after expiry.	400		In presence
101	Driving unlicensed vehicle.	200		In presence	7
102	Violation of laws of using commercial number plates.	200		In presence
103	Not fixing number plates in designated places.	200	2	In presence
104	Driving with one number plate.	200	2	In presence
105	Driving at night or in foggy weather without lights.	200	4	In presence
106	Using un-matching number plates for trailers and containers.	200		Both
107	Not fixing reflective stickers at the back of trucks and heavy vehicles.	200		Both
108	Not using indicators when changing direction or turning.	200	3	In presence
109	Not giving way for vehicles to pass on the left.	200		Both
110	Not giving way to vehicles coming from the left where required.	200		Both
111	Stopping a vehicle in a way that may pose danger or block traffic.	200	3	Both
112	Failure to have vehicle examined after carrying out major modification to engine or body.	200		In presence	7
113	Using training vehicles outside of timings specified by licensing authority.	200		In presence
114	Using training vehicles in places not designated by licensing.	200		Both
115	Overtaking from the right.	200	4	Both
116	Overtaking in a wrong way.	200	3	In presence
117	Driving an unlicensed vehicle.	200		In presence	7
118	Abuse of parking space.	200	3	Both
119	Number plates with unclear numbers.	200	3	Both
120	Violating tariff.	200	6	Both
121	Light vehicle lane discipline.	200	2	Both
122	Parking vehicles on pavement.	200	3	Both
123	Not showing vehicle registration card when required.	200		In presence
123	Not showing driving license when required.	200		In presence
125	Not fixing taxi sign where required.	200		Both
126	Not fixing a sign indicating licensed overload.	200	3	In presence
127	Using interior lights for no reason while driving.	100		In presence
128	Failure to abide by specified color for taxis or training cars.	200		In presence
129	Failure to display tariff of buses or taxis or not showing them  when required.	200		In presence
130	Broken lights.	200	6	In presence
131	Using horn in prohibited areas.	200	2	In presence
132	Driving below minimum speed limit.	200		Both
133	Failure to keep taxis and buses clean inside and outside.	200		In presence
134	Smoking inside taxis and buses.	200		Both
135	Using hand-held mobile phone while driving.	200	4	In presence
136	Not abiding by taxi drivers obligatory uniform or not keeping it in good condition.	100		In presence
137	Calling on passengers in the presence of signs.	100		Both
138	Not displaying truck’s load on both sides.	100		Both
139	Not carrying driving license while driving.	100		In presence
140	Not carrying vehicle registration card while driving.	100		In presence
141	Driving without spectacles or contact lenses.	100		In presence
142	Not using interior light in buses at night.	100		In presence
143	Broken indicator lights.	100	2	In presence
144	Using horn in a disturbing way.	100	2	In presence
145	Having no red light at the back of vehicle.	100		Both
146	Opening left door of taxi.	100	3	In presence
147	Pedestrians crossing from undesignated places (If any existed).	200		In presence