Traffic

Operation Roaring Lion obscures Israel’s worsening traffic toll, road safety statistics

Excluding March, when Israelis were largely at home due to the war, 157 people were killed this year compared with 147 in the same period last year, an increase of nearly 7%. 

|ByUDI ETZION
An illustrative image of slow-moving traffic on Israel's Ayalon Highway.
A driver caught using their cellphone while driving during Israel Police’s enforcement campaign aimed at cracking down on traffic offenses across Israel.

Israel Police issue over 4,000 tickets in crackdown on dangerous, distracted driving

Drivers were captured on camera engaging in offenses such as distracted driving, using a cellphone while driving, and speeding, with many of the traffic infractions being repeat offenses.

|ByGOLDIE KATZ
Security and rescue forces at the scene of a bus accident in central Tel Aviv, May 18, 2026.

'A national issue': Police to launch nationwide crackdown on dangerous drivers, road violations

The plan includes bolstering police presence on the roads, stepping up enforcement, and expanding intelligence and operational efforts to catch drivers responsible for serious offenses.

|ByALON HACHMON
Police patrol on Road 1 near Jerusalem, on February 8, 2026.

Eilat Police officer indicted for allegedly falsifying traffic tickets

In addition, a Tel Aviv resident discovered last week that he had received 63 tickets for riding a scooter without a helmet, none of which had been sent to him.

|ByYANIR YAGNA

Israeli traffic enforcement cameras fail reliability tests, expert says

University of Haifa expert claims Technion experiment on traffic enforcement camera reliability was flawed, leading to doubts on A3 system accuracy.

MARCH 3, 2024ByUDI EZION
A3 camera. The police are preparing to hand over their operation from the hands of Timim policemen

NYPD arrests 13 pro-Palestinian protesters who backed-up Manhattan traffic during morning rush hour

It's not clear who organized Monday morning's protest. 

FEBRUARY 13, 2024ByHANNAH SARISOHN
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators protest as they take part in the ‘Biden: Stop supporting genocide!’ rally in New York City on January 20.

7 charged for taking drivers tests for others, passing fake licensing

Over 100 licenses were believed to be obtained in the now-obstructed crime ring.

JANUARY 24, 2024ByJOANIE MARGULIES
Driving (Illustrative photo)

A guide to Jerusalem real estate, construction boom, and traffic

In this new series of articles, we will look at Jerusalem’s continuous construction attempts, through real estate and public projects.

JANUARY 12, 2024ByALEX WINSTON
City of cranes, Israel’s national bird (as the joke goes).

Transportation Ministry announces change to public transport amid Israel's war with Hamas

While Israeli residents are advised to avoid all non-essential travel, Israel's Transportation Ministry posted further information regarding traffic operation schedules.

OCTOBER 11, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
EVERY PASSENGER is a story on the Jerusalem light rail.

Hunting dog pulled over for speeding in Slovakia

The dog's owner was fined on the spot for violating traffic regulations.

OCTOBER 2, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A dog sitting behind the wheel of a car. (Illustrative)

An old artillery shell causes traffic chaos in southern Jerusalem

Experts in the disposal of unexploded ordnance removed the shells.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Artillery shells found during construction work in Jerusalem. September 19, 2023

Two Israelis arrested on highway in connection to Tel Aviv bomb blast

One of the suspects arrested on Route 431 tied himself to the blast during an investigation by Shin Bet and Border Police.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli security forces at the scene where two suspects arrested on road 431, near Ramla, September 15, 2023

Did you ever wonder why traffic lights are red, orange, and green?

Unveiling the reason behind the choice of colors for traffic signals.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023ByWALLA!
The first electric traffic lights were introduced in 1914, in Cleveland, Ohio.

Six arrested during protests at Yariv Levin's home after police clashes

Protests are also expected to take place in Jerusalem on Monday afternoon, causing several traffic blockages throughout the city. 

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Anti-overhaul activists scuffle with police at a protest outside the home of Israeli Minister of Justice Yariv Levin, in Modi'in on September 11, 2023.