New fines and penalty points for traffic violations – what changed for Israeli drivers

In Israel, the second phase of the road justice reform started on August 8: the list of violations for digital tribunals was expanded and a penalty points system was introduced. Since August 9, paying a fine means admitting guilt and accruing points. Using a smartphone while driving, ignoring pedestrians, and driving on the shoulder each incur 10 points. The second phase includes violations with fines of 750–1500 shekels, including riding e-scooters under 16, tuning e-bikes, lack of marking, driving off the roadway, riding without a helmet, damaging signs, dangerous overtaking, and violations with dangerous goods. Moderate speeding was also moved to the digital category. Drivers can pay or appeal online. In six months, 3650 appeals were filed, and decisions were made on 2006 cases.

In Israel, the second phase of the road justice reform started on August 8, 2026, expanding the list of violations handled by digital tribunals and launching a penalty points system. Since August 9, paying a fine automatically means admitting guilt and accruing points in the driver's file. Using a smartphone while driving, ignoring pedestrians at crossings, or driving on the shoulder each incur 10 points. The second phase includes violations with fines from 750 to 1500 shekels: riding e-scooters under 16 (1000 shekels), tuning e-bikes (1000), lack of marking on scooters (1000), driving off the roadway (750), riding a motorcycle without a helmet (1000), damaging road signs (1000), dangerous overtaking (750), and violating entry rules for vehicles with dangerous goods (1000). Moderate speeding (20–30 km/h in the city and 25–50 km/h on highways) was also moved to the digital category. Drivers can pay the ticket or appeal online. In six months of digital court operation, 3650 appeals were filed, and decisions were made on 2006 cases. Accumulating points can lead to license suspension.