Road Safety

The European Union is set to vote on the approval of Tesla's FSD systems, a move that would pave the way for their deployment in Israel. Taxation issues regarding the technology remain unresolved.

A MADA team that arrived at the scene pronounced the death of the 48-year-old man, who was injured in a single-vehicle accident on Highway 7. "He was lying on the road unconscious, with no pulse and no breathing," they recounted. Just this week, the death toll from traffic accidents crossed the 300-person threshold.

The National Road Safety Authority has demanded that Wolt formulate a plan within 30 days to reduce courier-related traffic hazards. The company faces potential legal action if safety standards do not improve.

Following the deaths of 74 pedestrians this year, Kfar Saba has installed a smart solar-powered system at a major intersection that detects pedestrians and activates high-intensity lighting to alert drivers.

Four people were injured in an accident on Route 89 near Ma'ilya. The man and the child are suffering from head injuries. A 35-year-old woman and a one-year-old baby were moderately injured. The four were evacuated to the Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya.

Traffic police officers operated in the south and east of the capital. The driver was brought in for questioning after being filmed using a mobile phone while driving. Five delivery riders were fined, one driver is suspected of driving under the influence of drugs, and two vehicles were taken off the road.

The driver stopped in the middle of the lane on a highway near the Rama junction. A test revealed that his body contained 972 micrograms of alcohol per liter of exhaled air, more than four times the legal limit. He was arrested, his vehicle was impounded for 30 days, and an indictment was subsequently filed against him.

122 people were killed in traffic accidents between June and August—the highest figure in 22 years. Among the victims were 12 children under 14, a 50% increase compared to last year. August was the deadliest month of the year so far, with 44 fatalities.

Colors have been used to direct traffic for almost 200 years. How is the development of traffic lights related to a gas explosion and complaints of racism?

In footage circulated online, a 36-year-old Tesla driver from Migdal HaEmek is seen apparently sleeping while the vehicle continues to drive. The video caused a stir, and the driver was arrested for questioning and released afterward. The police clarify: advanced driver-assistance systems do not allow a driver to relinquish responsibility for driving, and certainly not to fall asleep. "The driver...

About 60 soldiers traveling this morning from Modiin to Ir HaBahadim on an IDF-organized transport reported dangerous driving. They claim the driver was constantly distracted by his mobile phone, ignored requests to slow down, and failed to provide functional seat belts.

The woman's death in the accident near Atlit was declared at the scene. A man was seriously injured and five others were evacuated to Hillel Yaffe Hospital in light condition. The paramedic and medic described a difficult scene: "One of the vehicles was crushed, another overturned." In less than 24 hours: five dead in traffic accidents.

In an accident in the Galilee, teenager Rian Asad from Kasra and Hurfeish resident Srour Amar, head of the occupational safety and training department at the Fire and Rescue Authority headquarters, were killed. The driver from the fatal hit-and-run in Eshkol has not yet been located.

Volvo is upgrading its Connected Safety system, allowing electric vehicles to automatically detect road hazards and share alerts with other drivers in the brand's network.

A new analysis by the Swiss bank Lombard Odier reveals how autonomous technology will transform vehicle ownership habits and radically alter insurance cost structures.

An 8-year-old girl from Germany showed great courage when she called the emergency center late at night to report that her mother was driving under the influence of alcohol and swerving out of the lane. Police officers located the vehicle on the side of the road, found the mother to be completely drunk, and opened criminal proceedings against her.

The teenager was stopped for inspection near the Sa'ir-Halhul junction on Highway 60. The license of the 30-year-old who sat next to him was revoked, and the vehicle was impounded for 30 days.

Ahead of the start of the school year next week, MADA published detailed safety guidelines for parents, children, and drivers, emphasizing that children up to the age of nine need adult supervision on the way to and from school.

A new report from the "Or Yarok" association reveals that the current summer months are on track to be among the most catastrophic in the last decade, with dozens of deaths and hundreds of injuries in major urban centers.

Last week, Israel implemented significant changes to the traffic point system. The reform increases penalties for dangerous driving behaviors while reducing points for certain administrative offenses to ensure proportionality.

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?

Exclusive: Despite the increase in fines and the expansion of powers for municipal inspectors, according to data from "Or Yarok", most local authorities barely enforce violations involving electric two-wheeled vehicles. Tel Aviv leads with tens of thousands of tickets per year, Holon will completely ban the use of shared vehicles, and in Jerusalem, inspectors were authorized but did not carry out...

A motorcyclist in his 60s was killed this afternoon after a collision with a vehicle on Highway 471 near the Ono interchange. MADA paramedics were unable to save his life despite resuscitation efforts.

Two serious traffic accidents occurred almost simultaneously, resulting in the death of a 60-year-old man and leaving two others in serious condition. The injured were evacuated to Rambam Hospital.

The driver, a 26-year-old from East Jerusalem, was stopped for a routine check where it was discovered he had used cocaine and cannabis. Following a hearing conducted by a police officer, his license was suspended for 30 days and the bus was impounded for the same period.

Data from the 'Or Yarok' association and the Central Bureau of Statistics reveal a grim picture of night accidents in Israel: a surge in youth casualties, a decade-high on urban roads, and the prominent cities where the most casualties were recorded.

A police camera captured a driver allowing a minor to hold the steering wheel while driving. The incident was documented during enforcement activity by National Traffic Police officers. As part of the operation, drivers were also caught driving under the influence and speeding.

A 54-year-old driver from Tayibe was caught on Highway 60 driving while disqualified for the seventh time. The vehicle, which had safety defects, was impounded, and the court ordered his detention until the end of the proceedings.

The victim was evacuated to Shamir-Assaf Harofeh Hospital with head and limb injuries; his condition remains unstable. A MADA paramedic noted that the man suffered severe bodily trauma.

Meir Turjeman, 42, left behind nine children. Two people were killed in a severe head-on collision on Highway 383, and a woman in her 40s was moderately injured. Police are investigating the circumstances of the crash.

The Haifa Municipality has completed a two-year pilot for a system that detects pedestrians and activates a green light without the need to press a button. Following the experiment's success and Ministry of Transport approval, the system will be expanded to additional city intersections.

The Minister of National Security, who has 78 recorded traffic violations, criticized the police decision to lower the speed enforcement threshold. He announced plans to discuss the matter with the Police Commissioner.

A man in his 50s was struck by a vehicle on Highway 4 near the Pardesiya junction. His death was pronounced at the scene.

The Traffic Division of the Israel Police is updating the enforcement thresholds for speed cameras, which will come into effect in the coming days. The move is part of the ongoing effort to combat road fatalities, which have claimed 270 lives since the beginning of the year.

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."

From road safety to infrastructure investment: we analyzed the performance of Transport Minister Miri Regev. Rising road fatalities and mixed budget execution contrast with the recovery of public transport usage. The 'Performance Traffic Light' — a special project.

Footage shared on social media led to a police investigation, the location of a rental car, and the identification of the couple. Authorities stated: "This behavior endangered other road users."

According to a preliminary investigation, the accident occurred due to the neutralization of the vehicle's safety system. The system did not detect that there was no driver in the car, and it continued to move. Shortly after: a man was killed in a car accident in the Negev and two children were seriously injured in an ATV rollover.

Medical teams evacuated the driver to Hadassah Mount Scopus Hospital with severe head and chest injuries. Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the crash.

12 children and teenagers have been killed on the roads in just over a month since the start of the summer vacation. Ilay (3.5), Roi (7), and Oav (10) left behind devastated families who cannot process the loss: "How can you eulogize a seven-year-old child? I beg you, keep them safe, watch over them." The danger lurking right near home, and how to cope with the pain?

The tragedy on the roads continues: just a few days after the arrest of a 14-year-old on Highway 6, another serious incident involving teenagers on the roads ended in serious injury and polytrauma.

A 14-year-old took his parents' car without permission and sped along Highway 6. Traffic police tracked the vehicle in real time, blocked its path, and documented the tense encounter.

Police officers in New Jersey wore camouflage suits and hid in the vegetation to spot drivers using their phones. In just six hours, they issued 74 tickets. The fine for a repeat offense can reach $600.

A man in his 50s was killed in a collision between a car and a truck on Highway 80 in the Negev. Two other men sustained serious and moderate injuries respectively.

A bus struck pedestrians this afternoon on David Remez Street in Ashkelon. According to MADA, two people were seriously injured and one remains trapped at the scene.

Two people were killed this morning in a traffic accident involving two trucks on Highway 60 in Samaria. Firefighters extracted the victims from the vehicles, but MADA teams pronounced both dead.

Delek Motors, the importer of Ford in Israel, has announced a recall for 16 Ford F-250 and F-350 commercial vehicles due to a missing particulate sensor. Owners must complete the mandatory repair within six months to avoid issues with vehicle licensing and ownership transfer.

A 35-year-old man was killed and 5 people were injured in a traffic accident involving a private vehicle and a minibus on Highway 98, near the Afik junction in the southern Golan Heights.

Autonomous driving is approaching Israel thanks to a new international UN standard. Car importers are preparing for a shortage of vehicle-transport ships that could delay shipments until the end of the year. Also: BMW, Genesis, Toyota and KGM launch new models.

A New Jersey police officer chose an unconventional method to combat distracted driving: he dressed as a bush to spot drivers using their phones. During a six-hour operation last Wednesday, he helped issue at least 74 tickets.