Fines

Missing school in the Netherlands for a vacation leads to heavy fines of 100 euros per day per child, surprise inspections, and even investigations at airports. Testimony from an Israeli woman living there reveals how the strict system works.

A new and tough formula will allow for the imposition of heavy financial sanctions on cellular companies that fail reception tests on roads, with a violating company receiving only four months to rectify the situation.

Ayalon District police officers confiscated dozens of vehicles and took cars off the road, but one driver who was stopped at a checkpoint while completely drunk left them stunned due to the exceptional figure discovered in his test.

In recent months, the Competition Authority has increased proactive inspections against official importers as part of a struggle to reduce harm to parallel imports. The move is based on an amendment to the law that came into effect about three years ago. At this stage, in the absence of data, it is unclear whether the enforcement is actually affecting price reductions.

Laws have been tightened and inspector powers expanded, but new data reveals huge gaps in enforcement against electric scooter and e-bike riders in Israel. Where were tens of thousands of tickets issued, and in which cities were zero fines recorded?

The President of Portugal signed a law promoted by the nationalist right, dubbed the "Portuguese Burqa Law." The legislation prohibits wearing clothing intended to conceal the face, except in specific health, professional, artistic, or climatic circumstances.

The National Public Transport Authority is launching a crackdown on the use of contract drivers. Operators will face fines of 10,000 shekels for every trip performed by drivers not directly employed by the company.

Scooter riders report discovering fines only after interest has accrued and enforcement measures, such as bank account seizures, have been taken. Victims complain about a lack of initial notification and unanswered appeals. The municipality states it follows legal procedures and sends notices to official addresses.

The National Insurance Institute reminds self-employed individuals and employers that the deadline for reporting and paying insurance premiums is August 16. Delays will result in fines and significant linkage differentials.

A new law will require certain businesses to record sales calls and keep them for up to two years, with the aim of fighting fraud and consumer exploitation. However, opponents of the move warn of a heavy economic burden that will be passed on to the consumer, exposing businesses to fines from the Privacy Protection Authority and a wave of civil lawsuits.

The Minister of National Security speaks out against the new enforcement camera revolution on the roads, announces an urgent discussion, and proposes a move that could affect the driving speed of motorists in Israel.

Amid the public debate surrounding speed cameras, many have speculated about a "secret police fund." In reality, the mechanism works differently. "HaMashrokik" explains.

Daimler's heavy vehicle division faces a potential one-billion-euro fine due to upcoming 2030 EU emission standards. CEO Karin Radstrom cites a critical lack of charging infrastructure as the main obstacle.

The police's decision to tighten enforcement using cameras on high-risk roads is sparking criticism, and even the Ministry of Transport warns: the public needs to be prepared for such a drastic change. The Traffic Division rejects claims of excessive motivation in issuing tickets: "Not a shekel goes to us from this. Take your foot off the gas."

The war on road fatalities: The head of the Traffic Division has decided to update the enforcement threshold for stationary cameras on high-risk roads. Some cameras will implement stricter enforcement, including documenting offenses within a short deviation range from the speed limit. Police: "The goal is not to issue fines, but first and foremost to save lives."

While many drivers continue to illegally enter public transport lanes, enforcement data reveals which authorities collect millions in fines. Meanwhile, most cities with such lanes do not conduct electronic enforcement at all.

Data from the Or Yarok organization reveals a sharp increase in fines for crossing solid white lines. In 2025, nearly 28,000 fines were issued, marking a 30% rise compared to the previous year.

During a targeted operation in Jerusalem, dozens of fines were issued and six vehicles were removed from the road. Police also identified drivers who filmed themselves committing serious traffic offenses and shared the footage on social media.

Contrary to popular belief, mobile parking apps do not reduce the number of fines but contribute to their increase. An academic study reveals that municipalities and private companies use 'dark patterns' in design, turning drivers' fear of fines into a source of steady profit.

A year after Amendment 13 to the Privacy Protection Law, enforcement is intensifying. The Privacy Protection Authority is investigating about 100 organizations for violations, including failure to report cyber incidents, with the Meuhedet HMO already receiving a significant fine.

Planning to bring a speaker to the beach in Portugal? Used to walking from the sea to a restaurant in a swimsuit in Spain? Or perhaps you thought about relieving yourself in the sea while vacationing in Vigo? You might want to think again. Against the backdrop of overtourism and environmental damage, more and more authorities in Europe are tightening beach conduct rules — with fines that can reach...