Traffic Violations

A suspect filmed himself committing dangerous traffic violations near a police car and posted the footage on social media. Border Police and traffic detectives arrested him at his home in Lod.

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.

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.

Driving instructors were documented using mobile phones and committing distracted driving offenses during driving lessons, the police reported. The documentation was part of an intensified enforcement operation conducted on Thursday across the country against life-threatening traffic violations.

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.