NARSA Calls Out Driving Schools for Unfair Practices, Misleading Ads
Rabat – The National Road Safety Agency (NARSA) recently exposed troubling practices within some driving schools, warning that misleading advertisements and undervalued training fees threaten the integrity of the driving education sector.
These practices besmirch the reputation of the profession, disrupt fair competition, and ultimately harm both learners and reputable institutions.
In an official statement published this week, NARSA reminded the public that the fees for theoretical and practical training are strictly regulated by Ministerial Decision No. 1673.18, issued by the Ministry of Equipment and Transport.
The decision sets reference prices for the different categories of driving licenses to ensure consistency and quality among all the training providers.
For instance, the training fees for Class A and A1 licenses are set at MAD 2,100, while Class B and E(B) licenses require a fee of MAD 2,250. More advanced categories, such as Class C and D, carry fees of MAD 4,150, and the higher categories E(C) and D(E) require MAD 4,550.
These tariffs are the standard, and NARSA requires all driving schools to follow these rates so that the rights of both learners and schools are protected.
Read also: Driving Exam: Moroccan Road Safety Agency Reports Surge in Success Rates
The agency confirmed it will take firm action against establishments that fail to comply with these regulations. NARSA plans to use all available legal and administrative tools to sanction offenders and ensure the sector operates under fair and transparent conditions.
NARSA also lamented unapproved online content relating to driver's education.
Some websites have been sharing inaccurate and unofficial information that could mislead candidates preparing for their driving tests. In response, the agency has initiated legal proceedings against the owners of these sites to halt the spread of such misinformation.
Mohamed Ait Arjdal, head of NARSA's driving education sector, explained that these measures aim not only to enforce rules but also to safeguard fairness in the industry. He pointed out that undervaluing training fees and disregarding contractual obligations undermine trust and reduce the overall quality of driver education.
'This effort guarantees equal opportunities for candidates and maintains a fair environment for schools that follow the law,' Ait Arjdal told SNRTnews. He urged learner drivers to be wary of unrealistically low prices and misleading ads, stressing the importance of choosing schools that adhere to official norms to be well prepared and pass the driving license examination. Tags: driving licensedriving license examMorocco driving licenseNARSA
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