Daytime Headlight Rule for Intercity Roads Takes Effect
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
Drivers must now use headlights on intercity roads during daylight hours in Israel, a rule effective until March 31, 2027. The mandate also includes specific requirements for buses, taxis, and heavy trucks on urban roads during winter. The Ministry of Transportation aims to improve road safety by increasing vehicle visibility.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Headlights must be on for all vehicles on intercity roads during daylight hours starting now.
- The new daytime headlight rule for intercity roads is in effect until March 31, 2027.
- Buses, taxis, and heavy trucks must use headlights on urban roads throughout winter.
- The Ministry of Transportation aims to improve visibility and prevent accidents.
- The regulation applies to private cars, with separate rules for other vehicle types.
As of Sunday, drivers are required to travel with headlights on along intercity roads, even during daylight hours. This new regulation will be in effect until March 31, 2027. The mandate applies to private vehicles, with additional specific 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. The Ministry of Transportation and Road Safety stated that "driving with headlights on improves vehicle visibility to other road users and helps drivers distinguish approaching vehicles, especially in changing visibility conditions and during the winter season."
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