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Israel Eases Driving Rules for Electric and Armored Vehicles

Israel's Ministry of Transportation has approved new regulations allowing drivers with standard licenses to operate heavier electric vehicles and armored vehicles up to four tons. The changes, announced by Minister Miri Regev, also expand driving options for C1 license holders.

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Israel Eases Driving Rules for Electric and Armored Vehicles
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What happened

  1. 01Israel's Ministry of Transportation will allow standard license holders to drive heavier electric vehicles.
  2. 02Armored vehicles up to four tons can be driven by B license holders for security readiness.
  3. 03C1 license holders gain expanded privileges for driving private motorized vehicles.
  4. 04Minister Miri Regev stated the changes benefit drivers, businesses, and the auto sector.
  5. 05The new driving regulations have not yet taken effect.

These new rules aim to facilitate wider use of electric vehicles and address security requirements, though their effective date is yet to be determined.

Translated and summarized by baba from Maariv, the latest report. Read Maariv’s original

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