Traffic Ordinance [New Version]
פקודת התעבורה [נוסח חדש]
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Chapter IX: Miscellaneous
(Repealed — תיקון מס' 44, 1997)
Exemption from Application or Application with Adaptations in Respect of a Vehicle with Conditional Autonomy§
"experiment", in respect of a vehicle with conditional autonomy – the use of new technology or a new use of existing technology, in the operation of a vehicle with conditional autonomy, for the purpose of examining the manner of its functioning on a road;
"vehicle with conditional autonomy" – a motor vehicle in which a hardware and software system is installed that is capable, independently, of performing some of the operations required for driving the vehicle.
Share of Local Authority in Fees§
The Minister and the Minister of Finance may allocate to the councils of municipalities and of local councils a share of the fees paid for a vehicle licence; the rate of the share shall be determined by the Ministers by Order, and it is permissible to provide in the Order that the allocated amounts, in whole or in part, shall serve for the implementation of this Ordinance or for the improvement of traffic conditions.
Agreement with Neighbouring Governments§
The Minister may enter into an agreement with the government of any neighbouring country regarding the registration of public and commercial vehicles registered in that country and brought into Israel for a specified period, and may in such an agreement direct that the fees prescribed under this Ordinance be increased or reduced or that an exemption or reduction from all or part of them be granted.
Application to State Service§
This Ordinance shall apply to vehicles and to persons in the service of the State, unless there is an express provision to the contrary.
Disclosure of Information from a Database§
The licensing authority may disclose to the bodies listed in the Fifth Schedule particulars of information from a database as defined in the Privacy Protection Law, 5741-1981, managed by it, as detailed in the Fifth Schedule.
Disclosure of Information Regarding Road Accidents§
Supplement to Fee for the Israeli Broadcasting Corporation (Amendment No. 39) 5756-1996 (Amendment No. 57) 5763-2003 (Amendment No. 112) 5774-2014 Notice 5786-2026§
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Contact Us →First Schedule (sections 38 and 39)
An offence under section 10 (except for driving a vehicle by a person who held a driving licence and did not renew it).
An offence under section 12a1(d).
An offence under section 62(7).
An offence under section 12a2.
An offence under section 338(1) or (4) of the Penal Law, 5737-1977.
An offence under regulation 47(d), 26(2), 84(b), where the transport is for reward, 144 or 308(d) of the Traffic Regulations.
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Contact Us →Second Schedule (sections 38 and 39)
An offence under sections 62(2), 62(4) or 65.
(Repealed — תק' (מס' 2) תשנ"ז-1997)
An offence under regulation 320(a) of the Traffic Regulations or Section E of Chapter III in Part 4 of those Regulations, if the court has determined that the condition of the brakes or the steering constitutes a danger.
An offence under regulations 22(a) in respect of failure to yield the right of way pursuant to a traffic sign, 26(4), 27(c), 45(1), 51, 56, 57, 64(c), 64(d), 99(a), 436 or 438 of the Traffic Regulations.
An offence under regulation 54(a)(1) to (4) of the Traffic Regulations in respect of a speed exceeding by more than 30 km/h the maximum speed permitted on an urban road and in respect of a speed exceeding by more than 40 km/h the maximum permitted speed on a road that is not an urban road and on a highway.
(Repealed — תק' תשס"ג-2002)
(Repealed — תיקון מס' 130, 2022)
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Contact Us →Third Schedule (section 12a)
The traffic offences listed below, including traffic offences that constitute traffic violations:
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Contact Us →Fourth Schedule (sections 27 and 47)
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Contact Us →Fifth Schedule (section 82)
(Repealed — (תיקון מס' 18) תשמ"ה-1985)
[Translation pending]
| Body to which the information shall be transmitted | Particulars of the information to be transmitted |
|---|---|
| Avner, Association for the Insurance of Road Accident Victims Ltd. | Name of vehicle owner, identity number and address |
[Translation pending]
| Body to which the information shall be transmitted | Particulars of the information to be transmitted |
|---|---|
| Insurance companies through the Association of Insurance Companies or the Association of Vehicle Assessors | Name of vehicle owner, identity number and address, year of manufacture of the vehicle, make of the vehicle, registration of total loss |
[Translation pending]
| Body to which the information shall be transmitted | Particulars of the information to be transmitted |
|---|---|
| An advocate representing a client | Name of vehicle owner, identity number and address, which the advocate states are necessary for legal proceedings |
[Translation pending]
| Body to which the information shall be transmitted | Particulars of the information to be transmitted |
|---|---|
| A person holding a valid concession for the operation of a toll road under the Toll Road (National Road for Israel) Law, 5755-1995, and a person operating the toll road on that person's behalf, a person holding a valid concession for the operation of an express lane under the Express Lanes Law, 5760-2000, and a person operating the express lane on that person's behalf, who has been approved by the supervising authority as defined in that Law, or a person holding a valid concession for the operation of a toll road under the Toll Roads (Carmel Tunnels) Law, 5755-1995, and a person operating the toll road on that person's behalf, who has been approved by the supervising authority as defined in that Law. | Name of the vehicle owner, identity number and address or postal address, within the meaning of the Address Update Law, 5765-2005, the date and time of the registration of ownership in that person's name, owners of the vehicle during the charging period and dates and times of the registration of ownership in their names, date of renewal of the vehicle licence, type of vehicle and its weight, name of the vehicle manufacturer, model of the vehicle, colour of the vehicle, dates and times of cancellation of the vehicle licence, dates and times of registration of theft and recovery of the vehicle, a list of licence plate numbers and the other particulars of information in this item in respect of additional vehicles owned by the vehicle owner, insofar as those particulars are held by the licensing authority, provided that this is required for the purpose of operating a toll road or an express lane, as the case may be, and the powers under the concession. |
(Repealed — (הוראת שעה) תשס"ו-2006)
[Translation pending]
| Body to which the information shall be transmitted | Particulars of the information to be transmitted |
|---|---|
| An insurer as defined in the Insurance Ordinance | Name and address of the driver, date of birth, driving licence number, current licence grade, previous grades and permits granted to that person and the dates of their grant, and the date of payment of the licence fee and particulars concerning disqualification of the licence at the time of the occurrence of a road accident in which the vehicle driven by the licence holder was involved |
[Translation pending]
| Body to which the information shall be transmitted | Particulars of the information to be transmitted |
|---|---|
| Or Yarok Association R.A. 58-033352-4 | Name and address of an applicant for a driving licence who has successfully passed the theoretical test and who is applying for a driving licence to which section 12a1 of the Ordinance will apply upon receipt of the licence, provided that the information is used only for the purpose of offering guidance on the manner of fulfilling the accompaniment obligation for a new driver as referred to in that section |
[Translation pending]
| Body to which the information shall be transmitted | Particulars of the information to be transmitted |
|---|---|
| A safety officer, as defined in regulation 579 of the Traffic Regulations, for the purpose of carrying out what is stated in regulation 585a of those Regulations and subject to compliance with the conditions stated in regulation 585b of those Regulations | (1) Driving licence particulars as defined in regulation 585a(h) of the Traffic Regulations (2) in respect of drivers as referred to in regulation 585a(a)(1) or (d) of the Traffic Regulations, also traffic information as defined in regulation 585a(h) of those Regulations |
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Contact Us →Sixth Schedule (section 83)
Notice of a Road Accident
A. Time of the Accident
The date, day of the week and hour at which the accident occurred.
B. Particulars of the Accident
The location, road number or street name and name of the city (if in an urban area).
Kilometre number or house number.
Name of junction with a road or a street.
Special characteristics (such as: roadworks, oil on the road, previous accidents at the location).
Weather conditions.
Visibility conditions.
Road conditions.
Traffic conditions on the road at the time of the accident (such as: heavy traffic, light traffic, congestion).
Road defects.
C. Vehicles Involved in the Accident
Type of vehicle and name of manufacturer.
Year of manufacture.
Number of passengers in the vehicle.
General identification: military truck, "Egged" bus, taxi, etc.
Roadworthiness.
The registered number of the vehicle.
D. Drivers and Casualties
Age.
Sex.
Driving experience and type of licence.
Seating position in the vehicle and use of restraint device.
Severity of injury.
The driving licence number or identity number of the driver of the vehicle, as well as that person's name.
E. Occurrence of the Accident
The action of each vehicle before and at the time of the accident.
Actions of other factors before and during the accident (such as: pedestrians, a parked vehicle, animals).
F. Consequences of the Accident
Damage to the vehicle (details of damage to the vehicle).
Other damage.
G. Presumed cause of the accident factors.
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Contact Us →Seventh Schedule (section 57a)
| Assembly | Nature of defect | Type of vehicle | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (a) | Steering | Steering wheel detached from the steering column to the extent of interfering with the rotation of the steering | Private and commercial |
| (b) | Steering | Steering wheel comes off easily from its seating on the steering column | Private and commercial |
| (c) | Steering | Steering wheel completely broken or liable to injure the driver's hands private and commercial | |
| (d) | Wheels | 50 percent or more of the wheel nuts of a wheel are missing | Commercial over 7,500 kg |
| (e) | Slow brakes air leaks audible in the driver's cab or causing | Vehicle fitted with | |
| — | a sustained drop of the manometer needle when pressing on brakes operated | ||
| — | the brake pedal | air brakes | |
| (f) | Air coupling mechanism to trailers | Air leaks audible in the driver's cab or causing a sustained drop of the manometer needle when pressing the brake pedal | Coupled vehicle |
| — | to trailers | a sustained drop of the manometer needle when pressing the brake pedal | |
| (g) | Trailer coupling mechanism | Visible crack in the seating of the coupling mechanism coupled vehicle | |
| (h) | Driver's seat | The driver's seat is not secured in place, such that the said seat is unstable | All types |
| (i) | Brakes | The brake pedal descends to the floor of the vehicle | All types, except a vehicle with air brakes |
| (j) | Brakes | A brake chamber (booster) on one of the wheels is not operating – disconnected or missing | Vehicle with air brakes |
| (k) | Wheels | One or more wheels missing on one of the axles | N3 |
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Contact Us →Eighth Schedule (section 68a)
The traffic offences listed below, including traffic offences that constitute traffic violations:
An offence under regulation 85(a)(5) of the Traffic Regulations in respect of the carriage of cargo in a commercial vehicle;
An offence under regulation 168 of the Traffic Regulations;
An offence under regulation 308(d) of the Traffic Regulations in respect of a commercial vehicle, a work vehicle and a public vehicle, provided that a copy of the prohibition-of-use notice is also sent to the owner of the vehicle, if it was not delivered to the owner at the time of delivery of the prohibition-of-use notice.
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Contact Us →Ninth Schedule (section 71a1)
A disabled person's tag that corresponds in appearance to sign 437: Parking for a vehicle of a disabled person – paraplegic, in accordance with the Traffic Notice (Determination of Signs), 5730-1970.
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Contact Us →Tenth Schedule (section 40a(b))
An offence under section 10 of the Ordinance, committed by an adult, except for the driving of a vehicle by a person who held a driving licence and did not renew it.
The offences listed in section 40a(a)(1) of the Ordinance.
An offence under regulation 22 of the Traffic Regulations, in respect of failure to comply with a red traffic light.
An offence under regulation 47 of the Traffic Regulations, excluding a fine offence.
An offence under regulation 54 of the Traffic Regulations, excluding a fine offence.
An offence under regulation 67 of the Traffic Regulations, excluding a fine offence.
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Contact Us →Eleventh Schedule (section 27a1)
Unlawful use of a traffic lane that has been designated and marked by a traffic sign pursuant to this Ordinance as a public transport lane.
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