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Drivers Must Use Headlights Day and Night on Intercity Roads This Winter
A new traffic regulation mandating the use of headlights and taillights during daylight hours on intercity roads outside of towns came into effect in Israel on Sunday, November 1, 2026. This winter driving rule will remain in place until March 31, 2027, in an effort to improve vehicle visibility and road safety during changing winter weather.
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What happened
- 01A daytime headlight mandate for intercity roads took effect in Israel on Sunday, November 1, 2026, and runs until March 31, 2027.
- 02Buses, taxis, and trucks weighing over 15 tons must also use headlights on urban roads inside towns during the winter.
- 03Motorcycle riders are required to keep their headlights on at all times, year-round, on all roads.
- 04Drivers who violate the daytime headlight regulations will face traffic fines and penalty points.
- 05The Ministry of Transport and Road Safety urged drivers to check their brakes, tires, steering, and wipers for winter.
- 06The regulation aims to enhance road safety and vehicle visibility during variable winter weather conditions.
While private vehicles must use headlights on intercity roads during the day, stricter requirements apply to other vehicle types. Buses, taxis, and heavy trucks with a gross weight exceeding 15 tons must also keep their headlights on when driving on urban roads within towns during the winter season. Motorcycle riders are required to keep their lights on at all times, day and night, on all roads, year-round.
Drivers who fail to comply with these regulations will face traffic violations, which incur fines and penalty points. The Ministry of Transport and Road Safety has urged drivers to ensure their lighting systems are fully functional and to prepare their vehicles for winter by checking essential safety systems such as brakes, tires, steering, and wipers.
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