New Law Mandates Daytime Running Lights on Israeli Highways
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Drivers in Israel must now use daytime running lights on intercity roads until March 2027. This rule applies to private cars, with stricter requirements for buses, taxis, trucks, and motorcycles. The Ministry of Transport also advises drivers to prepare their vehicles for winter conditions and check all safety systems.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Daytime running lights are mandatory on Israeli intercity roads from November 1, 2026, to March 2027.
- Buses, taxis, and heavy trucks must use headlights on urban roads during winter.
- Motorcyclists face a year-round, all-day, all-roads headlight mandate.
- The Ministry of Transport urges drivers to ensure lights are functional and vehicles are winter-ready.
- The regulation aims to improve vehicle visibility and road safety during winter.
As of Sunday, November 1, 2026, drivers in Israel are required to keep their headlights on during daytime hours on intercity roads. This regulation will remain in effect until the end of March 2027. The mandate applies to private vehicles, with additional requirements for other vehicle types. Buses, taxis, and trucks with a maximum permissible weight exceeding 15 tons must also use their headlights on urban roads throughout the winter season. Motorcycle riders are obligated to have their lights on at all times, day and night, on all roads, year-round. Furthermore, all vehicles must use headlights according to road and visibility conditions, and during darkness, defined as the period from 15 minutes after sunset to 15 minutes before sunrise. The Ministry of Transport and Road Safety emphasizes that driving with lights on improves vehicle visibility to other road users, especially in variable weather and during winter. The ministry urges drivers to adhere to the lighting regulations and ensure their vehicle's lighting systems are functional. Additionally, drivers are advised to prepare their vehicles for winter by checking safety systems such as brakes, tires, steering, wipers, and heating/defrosting systems. Proactive preparation, driving according to road conditions, and adhering to safety rules are highlighted as crucial for a safe winter.
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