The new regulations that will change the driving license of Israelis

Transportation Minister Miri Regev signed an amendment to traffic regulations, expanding the types of vehicles allowed for drivers with B and C1 licenses. B license holders will be able to drive electric commercial vehicles up to 4.25 tons and armored vehicles up to 4 tons; C1 holders will be able to drive private vehicles up to 12 tons.

Transportation Minister Miri Regev signed today (Monday) a new amendment to traffic regulations, expanding the types of vehicles that holders of regular driving licenses can drive without needing an additional license. B license holders will be able to drive electric commercial vehicles with a total weight of up to 4.25 tons (instead of 3.5 tons currently), a relief intended to address battery weight and encourage the use of electric vehicles. Additionally, they will be able to drive armored vehicles weighing up to 4 tons, for emergency response teams and government agencies. C1 license holders will also be able to drive private vehicles weighing up to 12 tons. Regev stated that the ministry continues to remove barriers and reduce bureaucracy. The article does not include responses from professional bodies or safety organizations.