Speeding Ticket Dismissed After Driver Proves Car's Max Speed Is Lower

A driver accused of traveling at 211 km/h (131 mph) in a 90 km/h (56 mph) zone was cleared after successfully proving the alleged offense was impossible for his vehicle. The incident occurred on May 21, 2025, on Highway 44 near Derech HaShiva. An A3 speed camera captured an image of the driver's license plate, leading to a speeding ticket and indictment.

However, the driver maintained his innocence, and his defense team presented evidence to the court. They submitted the car's technical specifications, which indicated its maximum speed was only 190 km/h (118 mph), making the alleged speed impossible. Further evidence came from the vehicle's Pointer tracking system, which showed the car was traveling between 79 and 89 km/h (49-55 mph) at the exact time and location of the alleged violation.

The prosecution re-examined the evidence and discovered the error. A representative explained to the court that the A3 system has separate sensors for each lane. The sensor that recorded the 211 km/h speed was associated with lane 4, while the defendant's car was in a different lane. The high speed was actually recorded from a motorcycle traveling nearby, which was not clearly visible in the photo, causing the system to mistakenly attribute the speed to the car.

Following the revelation of the error, the state withdrew the indictment, and the court dismissed the case. Judge Shi Shalev noted the defense's diligent work in disproving the evidence but denied the driver's request for legal expenses, stating that the conditions for compensation were not met. The judge reasoned that the prosecution had a clear image of the license plate and that the A3 system is generally reliable, and no gross negligence or extreme unreasonableness by the prosecution was proven.