Daytime Headlight Rule for Intercity Roads Takes Effect Sunday
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
A new regulation requiring all vehicles to use headlights on intercity roads during daytime hours begins Sunday, November 1, and will last until March 2027. Buses, taxis, and heavy trucks must also use headlights on urban roads, while motorcyclists must use them year-round. The Ministry of Transportation also advises drivers to prepare their vehicles for winter conditions to enhance safety.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Daytime headlight use on intercity roads becomes mandatory for all vehicles starting November 1.
- The new regulation will be in effect until the end of March 2027.
- Buses, taxis, and heavy trucks must use headlights on urban roads during winter.
- Motorcyclists are required to use headlights at all times, year-round.
- The Ministry of Transportation urges drivers to prepare vehicles for winter conditions.
Starting Sunday, November 1, a new regulation mandating the use of headlights during daytime hours on intercity roads will come into effect for all vehicle types. This requirement, aimed at improving vehicle visibility and road safety, particularly during winter's changing conditions, will remain in force until the end of March 2027. The Ministry of Transportation is reminding drivers to prepare their vehicles for winter conditions.
While all vehicles must use headlights on intercity roads, stricter rules apply to certain types. Buses, taxis, and heavy trucks weighing over 15 tons are also required to use headlights on urban roads throughout the winter period. Motorcycle riders, however, must use headlights at all times, day and night, on all types of roads, year-round.
The ministry emphasizes that driving with headlights on allows other road users to spot vehicles from a greater distance, especially crucial during winter months when visibility can rapidly change due to clouds, rain, fog, and shorter daylight hours. The law defines dark hours as the period from fifteen minutes after sunset to fifteen minutes before sunrise.
In conjunction with the new headlight regulation, the Ministry of Transportation urges drivers to ensure their vehicles are winter-ready. Recommended checks include brakes, tires, steering systems, lights, wipers, and heating and defogging systems. The ministry stresses that early winter preparation, adjusting speed to road conditions, and adhering to safety rules can reduce the risk of traffic accidents.
