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Israeli Police Tighten Speed Camera Enforcement Following Traffic Violation Law Change

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First reported by Ynet · 1 hour ago

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Following a judicial reform reclassifying minor speeding offenses, Israeli Police recalibrated A-3 speed cameras to enforce stricter speed limits, likely increasing fines significantly. The change took effect one day after the court reform and targets drivers exceeding limits by as little as six to eight km/h.

01Israeli Police recalibrated A-3 speed cameras to enforce stricter speed limits starting immediately.
02The change follows a judicial reform reclassifying minor speeding offenses as traffic violations.
03A-3 cameras number about 100 and use metal strips to measure vehicle speed precisely.
04Previously, a 5% tolerance margin was allowed; now thresholds are lowered, increasing fines.
05Since January, these cameras issued over 276,000 fines despite their high visibility.
06The reform enables faster digital processing of minor traffic violations in new traffic courts.

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