Casablanca-Settat Declares Urban Parking Free of Charge
The authorities in Casablanca-Settat have recently mandated that urban parking areas without any legal contracts must be free of charge. This decision aims to combat the imposition of fees by unauthorized individuals posing as parking attendants, particularly in coastal areas near beaches. Several governors from the coastal prefectures and provinces within Casablanca-Settat have urged municipalities to implement immediate measures against the illegal exploitation of motorists.
The directive specifically targets parking spaces located on public land that lack the necessary permits or operational agreements. In these areas, drivers are not required to pay any fees for parking their vehicles. This intervention comes in response to numerous complaints from residents and visitors who reported being coerced into making payments to individuals pretending to be authorized parking attendants.
To enhance regulation, checks are being intensified in the most frequented areas during the summer, especially on streets close to beaches, public squares, and tourist sites. Municipalities are also encouraged to install clear signage informing drivers about the free parking policy when no legal management contract is in place. In Mohammedia, explicit signage indicating free parking has already been set up in several locations. This initiative coincides with a noticeable increase in complaints regarding arbitrary charges during the summer season.
Combatting Unauthorized Parking Attendants
Local authorities, security services, and municipalities have started conducting field operations targeting individuals who oversee vehicles without authorization or who are illegally occupying public spaces. Those monitoring vehicles without proper credentials face potential legal action. This initiative aims to prevent conflicts between motorists and self-proclaimed parking attendants when drivers refuse to pay unjustified fees.
Control campaigns will continue over the coming weeks across the coastal provinces of Casablanca-Settat. Authorities will also assess how well municipalities are adhering to the directives concerning free parking. As the summer heat draws thousands of families to the beaches of Casablanca and surrounding areas, the authorities are eager to ensure that these recreational spaces remain accessible and free from exploitation.
As reported by bladi.net.
