Winter Driving Lights Mandatory on Israel's Highways Starting November 1
Translated & summarized from Hamal by baba
Drivers in Israel must use headlights on intercity roads during the day starting November 1 until March 31, 2021. This rule applies to all vehicles, with specific requirements for newer cars and additional mandates for buses, taxis, motorcycles, and heavy trucks in urban areas. Violators face a 100 shekel fine and two license points.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Daytime headlights are mandatory on Israeli intercity roads from November 1 to March 31.
- The rule applies to all vehicle types, including cars, buses, taxis, and trucks.
- Drivers must manually activate headlights, as automatic systems may not cover rear lights.
- Motorcycles must use headlights year-round on all roads.
- Failure to comply results in a 100 shekel fine and two license penalty points.
Beginning November 1, drivers in Israel will be required to drive with their headlights on during daylight hours on intercity roads as part of the annual winter driving regulations. This mandate will remain in effect until March 31, 2021, and applies to all types of vehicles.
While newer vehicles often have automatic daytime running lights that meet European standards, these typically do not include rear lights, which are also required by Israeli regulations. Therefore, drivers must manually activate their headlights and not rely solely on automatic systems.
Additionally, buses, taxis, motorcycles, and heavy trucks must use their headlights during the day on urban roads throughout the winter period. Motorcycles are already required to use headlights year-round on both city and intercity roads.
Drivers caught violating the daytime headlight rule will face a fine of 100 shekels and two penalty points on their license.
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