Eighth Edition

imposed when an offender with outstanding fines tries to renew
their driving license.
Appealing a Traffic Ticket
A recipient of a traffic ticket has the right to appeal for it to be
revoked. Submit a request in writing, including the reasons why
the fine should be cancelled, to the Police Traffic Department in
the location of the violation. Enclose a photocopy of the ticket
with the request. Drivers who receive a ticket directly from a
police officer have 30 days to appeal and 90 days to pay.
Appeal a ticket generated automatically following a violation
caught on camera within 60 days of the date printed on the
original payment request.
Traffic Courts
The Traffic Courts (Batei HaMishpat LeTa’avura) have
jurisdiction in cases of traffic and motor vehicle-related offenses.
These include violations of automobile insurance requirements,
infractions of the law pertaining to the inspection of traffic and
motor vehicle-related products and services, and violations of
the Traffic Hazard Prevention Law.
A permanently appointed traffic judge is invested with the
authority to rule in cases of death caused by negligence
involving the use of a motor vehicle. Traffic and motor vehiclerelated
cases make up the most significant number of court
cases in Israel.
Auto Theft
When a car is stolen, dial 100 to contact the Police. The
owner must fill out a report at the nearest Police station, and
provide their te’udat zehut and all automobile registration and
ownership documentation. The information is entered into the
Police database and distributed nationwide.
If ownership papers were stolen along with the car, obtain
proof of ownership from the Licensing Bureau. In order to do
so, the owner must provide the Police with their identity number
(mispar zehut) and automobile license number, and inform their
insurance agent of the theft. The Police will provide authorization
so that the insurance company can either replace the automobile
or pay monetary compensation.
If a car is broken into, be careful not to touch doors, windows,
mirrors, or any other place in which there could be fingerprints.
Bring the car to the nearest Police station in order to file a
report, including a list of anything stolen from the vehicle. It
is also imperative that the owner report the incident to their
insurance agent.
Traffic Accidents
One who witnesses, or is involved in, a traffic accident, must
take the following measures:
• If the accident involves injuries, do not attempt to move the
victims in any way, unless not moving them would expose
them to further injury. In all other cases, do not move, lift, or
shift injured persons. Doing so can cause serious damage.
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