Ben-Gvir Stands Up for Israeli Drivers – Details
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir criticized the traffic police's decision to lower the threshold for speed cameras, causing them to record even minor speeding. He intends to discuss this with the Inspector General of Police. The reform shifts most traffic violations to the administrative sphere, and on dangerous sections the threshold is reduced from 85 to 75 km/h at a limit of 70 km/h. The police will create a digital administrative court for online appeals. Ben-Gvir has 78 violations over 23 years.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir criticized the traffic police's decision to lower the permissible threshold for stationary speed cameras, which now record even minor speeding. This was reported by the news portal Ynet. "I don't like it, and I intend to hold a discussion with the Inspector General of Police," Ben-Gvir said. It remains unclear whether the minister has legal authority to cancel or change this decision. The recalibration of A-3 system cameras is part of a large-scale reform that shifts most traffic violations from criminal to administrative. On the most dangerous sections, control will become stricter: for example, at a limit of 70 km/h, cameras will trigger at 75 km/h instead of the previous 85 km/h. On other roads, the permissible threshold will be increased, but the police have not yet disclosed the exact list. The Israel Police said that a digital administrative court will be created as part of the reform. Drivers will be able to contest fines and other decisions online, without the need to appear in court. Over 23 years, Ben-Gvir has received 78 traffic violations, including running red lights and using a phone while driving. In April 2024, the minister's armored car was involved in an accident and overturned after running a red light.