Electric Scooter and Bike Fines to Increase by 50% for Unregistered Vehicles

Riders of electric scooters and bicycles in Israel face significantly higher fines starting Tuesday, September 1, 2026, if they continue to operate their vehicles without a license plate. The penalty for riding without a plate will jump from 500 shekels to 750 shekels. This marks the final stage of penalty increases established when the registration and license plate requirement was introduced.

The obligation to register and affix a license plate to these vehicles is not new; it took effect on August 1, 2024. The measure aims to improve the identification of vehicles and their owners, thereby enhancing enforcement against offenses committed using these light electric transportation devices.

To comply with the law, owners must register their scooter or bike through the Ministry of Transport's online system to receive an identification number. Subsequently, they must contact an authorized plate manufacturer to produce and install the license plate, typically on the rear of the vehicle. If the vehicle's structure prevents rear mounting, it can be affixed to the front or handlebars, provided it remains clearly visible and identifiable.

Enforcement of this regulation can be carried out by the Israel Police and, in designated areas, by municipal inspectors. The Ministry of Transport urges all unregistered vehicle owners to complete the registration and license plate installation process immediately to avoid the increased fine of 750 shekels.