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Israel Plans Major Overhaul of Disabled Parking Permit System Starting 2027

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First reported by Globes · 7 hours ago

What happened

Israel is reforming its disabled parking permit system after criminal exploitation caused a 550% increase in permits. Starting in 2027, eligibility will be based mainly on National Insurance Institute medical committees, with a phased review and cancellation of invalid permits. The reform seeks to tighten controls and reduce fraud while managing increased demand on the NII.

01Criminal groups caused a 550% rise in disabled parking permits, prompting reform.
02From 2027, permit eligibility will rely mainly on National Insurance Institute medical committees.
03Only exceptional cases will be handled by the Ministry of Transport under the new system.
04Existing permits will be gradually re-evaluated, with up to 75,000 cancellations annually starting 2027.
05The appeals process will be limited to one submission every six months.
06The reform follows a 2024 freeze on permit applications due to fraud and permit trading.

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