Police Launch Major Operation in Jaffa, Issuing Hundreds of Tickets and Seizing Vehicles
Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba
Police in Jaffa conducted a major operation on November 6, 2026, issuing 228 traffic tickets, impounding 78 vehicles, and confiscating 27 light transportation devices. The campaign targeted dangerous driving behaviors, including mobile phone use and violations by scooters and similar devices. Authorities stated the operation aimed to enhance public safety and reduce road accidents.
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- Police issued 228 traffic tickets and seized 78 vehicles in Jaffa on November 6, 2026.
- The operation also resulted in the confiscation of 27 light transportation devices.
- Violations included mobile phone use while driving and offenses by scooters.
- The police stated the campaign aimed to enhance public safety and reduce accidents.
- Multiple police and municipal units participated in the Jaffa operation.
Police conducted a large-scale operation in the city of Jaffa on the evening of November 6, 2026, involving multiple police and municipal units. The operation, described by authorities as an effort to enhance order and law enforcement, resulted in the issuance of 228 traffic violations, the removal of 78 vehicles from the streets, and the confiscation of 27 light transportation devices. These actions were taken due to traffic violations deemed dangerous to road users.
The Jaffa police station, part of the Ayalon district, led the campaign. It included participation from the Central Unit for Road Accidents, the Municipal Police, the Light Rail Unit of the Tel Aviv district, and environmental quality units from the Israeli Police and the Tel Aviv municipality's inspection department. The operation focused on serious traffic offenses, particularly the illegal use of mobile phones while driving and violations involving light transportation devices, as well as general illegal driving practices.
According to police data, the campaign issued 110 violations for light transportation devices, 42 for mobile phone use while driving, and 4 for operating vehicles previously impounded. In addition to the 78 vehicles removed from the streets, 27 light transportation devices were confiscated after inspection by a qualified traffic examiner.
Police stated they are serious about addressing traffic violations that endanger lives and will continue to enforce the law strictly, using all available means, including confiscating vehicles and preventing them from operating. These measures aim to reduce road accidents, improve order, and ensure public safety.
