The number of deaths due to road accidents in Tunisia recorded an increase of 6.27% compared to the same period of the previous year, according to the latest data published by the National Road Safety Observatory.
In its weekly traffic accident bulletin, published on its official website, the Observatory indicates that, on Thursday December 18, 2025, the date of the last report of the week, eleven road accidents were recorded, causing three deaths and twelve injuries.
Since the start of the year and until December 18, 2025, the total number of traffic accidents amounts to 5,076, compared to 5,601 during the same period of 2024, a drop in the number of accidents. On the other hand, the number of victims increased, reaching 1,186 deaths, compared to 1,116 last year.
Motorcyclists and pedestrians among the most exposed
The Observatory specifies that motorcyclists constitute the category most affected by fatal accidents, followed by pedestrians, then motorists using light vehicles.
Concerning the causes of accidents, inattention and lack of vigilance remain the main factors, having caused 2,078 accidents, causing 367 deaths and 2,374 injuries. Excessive speed comes in second place, with 786 accidents causing 311 deaths and 1,177 injuries. Failure to respect priority led to 431 accidents, causing 37 deaths and 592 injuries.
Towards a tightening of the Highway Code
In this context, the Director of Traffic Police at the Ministry of the Interior, Sami Rachikou, recently announced that amendments to the Highway Code have been developed in coordination with the Ministry of Transport. These proposals have obtained the approval of the Council of Ministers and should soon be submitted to the Assembly of People’s Representatives.
Among the main measures envisaged are the expansion of offenses punishable by withdrawal of a driving license, in particular dangerous speeding, failure to respect traffic lights and signs, as well as driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics. The project also provides for the activation of the points withdrawal system and the use of automated devices for detecting infractions, using cameras and advanced technologies.
Furthermore, the Ministry of the Interior announced the launch of the use of devices “intelligent” to measure the alcohol level in the blood of drivers, with the application of immediate sanctions in the event of exceeding the thresholds authorized by law. A project to acquire equipment intended for detecting drug consumption is also underway.
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