Tips If Caught Speeding in Israel

This article, Tips If Caught Speeding in Israel, provides a short list of things to remember if you find yourself in this situation. The Ministry of Transport and Road Safety is in charge of Israeli traffic law.

3 Important Tips If Caught Speeding in Israel

Following are some tips for how to respond if you have been pulled over by a police officer in Israel on account of speeding.

As in every interaction with the police, try to discreetly record your conversation with the officer. If the officer does not follow proper protocol in any way, then you may be able to have the case against you dismissed.
Remember that the police officer is supposed to write down everything you say in your interaction with them, precisely as you say it. Anything you say in your conversation with them can be used as evidence against you.
Never admit to any wrongdoing during your interaction with the police. They will often begin their conversation with you by asking if you know why you have been pulled over, or what you were doing wrong. Do not say that you know you were doing something wrong.

The punishment for speeding up to 20 KMpH above the speed limit (or up to 25 KMpH above the speed limit in non-city roads) is a 250 NIS fine with no points against your record. However, more severe speeding violations carry significant penalties, including heavy fines, points against your record, and in some cases, the suspension of your license.

Depending on what device the police officer was using to ascertain that you were speeding, you may be able to argue that the evidence is inconclusive or invalid. If you have been accused of a speeding violation, we recommend that you hire an experienced traffic lawyer who may be able to reduce your punishment or even have your case dismissed. See a few recommendations on how to choose the best Israeli traffic lawyer for your case in the linked article.

Additional Articles of Interest

We have many articles on Israeli traffic law on our website addressing issues in addition to tips if caught speeding in Israel. These include appealing a speeding ticket, tips if you’ve been summoned for a police investigation, running a red light, driving with a suspended license, getting in a car accident, and more.

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If you were caught speeding and seek legal assistance on this or other matters related to traffic law, please contact us. Advocate Moti Orange would be happy to help you.