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Israeli Motorcyclist Sentenced to 9 Months for Reckless 285 km/h Speeding
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By קובי רוזן
First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jul 21, 2026
What happened
A 24-year-old Israeli motorcyclist was sentenced to nine months in prison and fined after being caught driving at 285 km/h on Highway 70, following a dramatic police chase involving aerial and ground units. His license was revoked for 43 months, and the case highlights a recent trend of extreme speeding incidents in Israel.
- 01Motorcyclist caught driving at 285 km/h on Highway 70 after police helicopter spotted him.
- 02He received 9 months imprisonment, 43 months license suspension, and a 75,000 shekel fine.
- 03The chase involved National Traffic Police and Air Unit, ending at a gas station with his arrest.
- 04Police confiscated the motorcycle and emphasized the danger of his reckless driving.
- 05The court also imposed a 6-month suspended sentence and conditional license suspension for 3 years.
- 06This case follows other recent extreme speeding incidents in Israel with drivers exceeding 190 km/h.
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