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

Police warn of heavy Tel Aviv traffic as Netanyahu visits new light rail

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will inspect the light rail system before its grand opening on Friday.

AUGUST 17, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Tel Aviv traffic

High Ticket Affiliate Programs: How to Earn 6 Figures/Month

For Anyone Who Wants To Start A Profitable Online Business But Doesn’t Know Where To Begin.

AUGUST 11, 2023ByPR
High Ticket Affiliate Programs

Naked woman opens fire on California highway

New video footage obtained by NBC Bay Area captures the startling moments as the California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded to the alarming situation.

JULY 27, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
San Francisco Bay Bridge

Gantz joins judicial reform protests at Western Wall

According to N12, demonstrators will form a human chain from the Western Wall to the Knesset following the prayers. 

JULY 23, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
MK Benny Gantz attends a special prayer of Anti-reform activists at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City, on July 23, 2023.

'Day of Resistance' protests cause widespread traffic jams

Railway platforms in Haifa, Binyamina, Herzliya, and Tel Aviv HaShalom are also expected to be blocked due to the protests.

JULY 18, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
People demonstrate on the 'Day of National Resistance' in protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his nationalist coalition government's judicial reform, in Tel Aviv, Israel July 18, 2023.

Rail traffic in central Israel temporarily disrupted by electrical malfunction

Trains traveling from Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Beit Shemesh, and a number of other locations were affected.

JULY 13, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israel Railways trains

How are commuters affected by Israel's 'Day of Resistance'?

The writer was forced to give up his efforts to get to a protest as public transport couldn't get through the road blockages.

JULY 11, 2023ByBEN RAAB
Anti-judicial overhaul demonstrators block a main road at the entrance to Haifa, during a protest against the judicial overhaul on July 11, 2023.

NoTraffic raises $50 million in Series B funding to digitize mobility around the world

The Israeli start-up’s AI-powered solution retrofits onto existing infrastructure, offering traffic management, enhanced safety, and efficiency through a SaaS platform and smart sensor technology.

JULY 3, 2023ByZACHY HENNESSEY
The Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv is seen filled with traffic amid an emergency protest following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's firing of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, on March 26, 2023.

Will a white light be added to traffic signals for self-driving cars?

The potential of fourth, white light to be added to traffic lights could be used to help human drivers yield for self-driving cars, experts say.

JUNE 23, 2023ByWALLA!
The autonomous driving systems installed on a test vehicle that drove in various scenarios in real-time on a physical test surface at the Shlomo Group Arena in Tel Aviv.

One killed, several injured in three-way crash on Israel's Highway 1

Another crash a few hours later ended with nine people injured as well.

JUNE 10, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
One killed, several injured in three-way crash on Israel's Highway 1 June 10, 2023.