Money squeezer or life-saving step: the speed camera revolution and the fear of mass license disqualifications
The police traffic division's decision to lower speed camera enforcement thresholds has sparked a public and legal debate. The police reject claims of financial motives, while attorney Elon Ornon warns of a 'money squeezer' and mass disqualifications. The Or Yarok association welcomes the enforcement but demands public preparation. The police plan to increase the number of cameras to 1.1 per 100,000 people.
The police traffic division's decision, published today (Sunday), to lower speed camera enforcement thresholds has sparked a heated public and legal debate. Under the change, drivers will receive tickets even for minor speed limit deviations, and a significant portion of traffic offenses will be redefined as 'administrative violations' instead of criminal offenses. The police strongly reject claims of financial motives, emphasizing that enforcement is focused on reducing accidents. Deputy Superintendent Shimi Marciano, head of the research and development department in the traffic division, said: 'Not a single shekel from these fines goes to the Israel Police.' In contrast, attorney Elon Ornon, who petitioned the High Court of Justice against the amendment, warns of a 'money squeezer' and mass license disqualifications. The Or Yarok association welcomes the enforcement but calls for public preparation and the placement of visible cameras on dangerous roads. The police plan to increase the number of cameras to 1.1 per 100,000 people.