Daytime Headlight Rule for Intercity Roads Takes Effect
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Drivers in Israel must now use headlights on intercity roads during daylight hours, a rule effective until March 31, 2026. This mandate applies to all vehicle types, with specific additional requirements for buses, taxis, and heavy trucks on urban roads. The Ministry of Transport and Road Safety encourages drivers to ensure their vehicles are winter-ready and to follow all safety regulations.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Daytime headlight use is now mandatory on Israeli intercity roads.
- The new rule applies to all vehicle types from November 1st until March 31, 2026.
- Buses, taxis, and heavy trucks must use headlights on urban roads in winter.
- Motorcyclists are required to use headlights year-round, day and night.
- The Ministry of Transport urges drivers to prepare vehicles for winter conditions.
As of Sunday, November 1st, drivers in Israel are required to drive with headlights on at all times on intercity roads, including during daylight hours. This regulation applies to all vehicle types and will be in effect throughout the winter months until March 31, 2026. While private cars must adhere to this rule on intercity roads, buses, taxis, and trucks over 15 tons gross weight are also mandated to use headlights on urban roads during winter. Motorcycle riders must keep their headlights on day and night, year-round, on all roads. Additionally, all vehicles must use headlights according to road and visibility conditions, and during dark hours defined as 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 changing weather conditions common in winter. The ministry also advises drivers to prepare their vehicles for winter by checking safety systems like brakes, tires, steering, lights, and wipers, as well as heating and defogging systems, urging adherence to safety rules for a secure winter.
