Public transport passengers face heavy fines – details
Israel Police have begun actively enforcing seat belt regulations on public transportation. The first inspection on Route 618 between Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh found 26 violators, each fined 250 shekels. Authorities emphasize this is not a new law but stricter enforcement of existing rules.
Israel Police have launched active enforcement operations to ensure compliance with seat belt regulations on public transportation. The first major inspection took place on bus route 618, connecting Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh. Law enforcement officers issued 26 fines to passengers who ignored safety requirements. The fine amount is 250 shekels. Authorities stress that this is not the introduction of a new law but increased enforcement of existing rules: if a bus seat is equipped with a seat belt, the passenger sitting in it must buckle up. Many citizens have grown accustomed to treating bus seat belts lightly, but such carelessness can now cost 250 shekels. Neglecting seat belts is especially dangerous on intercity buses, where sudden braking can cause severe injuries to unbelted passengers. Police inspections will continue on other routes.