Road safety

Israel's municipalities are failing on nearly every possible front, government probe reveals

Matanyahu Englman's annual report finds that local authorities and government ministries are failing to implement key urban safety measures and business licensing requirements.

Israeli State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman at the annual Jerusalem Conference of the 'Besheva' group in Jerusalem, February 16, 2026.
 An illustrative image of slow-moving traffic on Israel's Ayalon Highway.

Operation Roaring Lion obscures Israel’s worsening traffic toll, road safety statistics

A BOTTLE of vodka, found in the glove compartment of a speech therapist by police in Tel Aviv, December 29, 2025.

Speech therapist with bottle of vodka in glove compartment arrested for DUI

Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.

Israel Police admit concern over increasing number of officers driving under the influence - N12


Officer Grinch gives speeding drivers in Florida a choice: a fine or an onion

Those who were only a little over the speed limit were given a choice by Officer Grinch.

A person dressed as the Grinch poses for a photo, during Christmas season in Santiago, Chile, December 20, 2023.

Are you a safe driver, even in the rain? This puzzle can find out

As winter sets in, driving in rain, wind, and fog becomes challenging. Gauge your "contrast sensitivity" through this optical illusion to make sure you can drive safe.


Bus with children aboard overturned near Beit Shemesh, several injured

Shaare Zedek Medical Center confirmed the admittance of eight injured children in the trauma room.

 Scenes of the overturned bus near Beit Shemesh, September 27, 2023

Grapevine: Synagogue scene

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Jerusalem Great Synagogue

Want to relax in your self-driving car? Think again - study

Researchers looked at what happens if a driver is suddenly required to take control of an automated vehicle as in an emergency, and how distractions impacted the driver’s ability to respond.

The interior of a Tesla Model S is shown in autopilot mode in San Francisco, California, U.S., April 7, 2016.

Moo-vement on Highway 1: Israel Police chief chases stray cow

The police commissioner swiftly arrived at the scene, seeking to manage the traffic and remove the cow from the road.

 Illustrative image of a dairy cow.

'The Sizzling Schnitzel:' A startling summer warning for parents

"The video," United Hatzala explained in a statement, "serves as a powerful reminder of the life-threatening consequences that can result from negligence with regard to leaving children in cars."

 A young child uses a tablet in the back seat of a car (illustrative)

It's time to enforce laws to monitor electric scooters - opinion

Electric scooters and motorcycles are a clear and present danger to riders and passengers, as well as to the public.

California-headquartered Bird's shared electric scooters

'Day of Resistance' protests cause widespread traffic jams

Railway platforms in Haifa, Binyamina, Herzliya, and Tel Aviv HaShalom are also expected to be blocked due to the protests.

 People demonstrate on the 'Day of National Resistance' in protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his nationalist coalition government's judicial reform, in Tel Aviv, Israel July 18, 2023.

Could new Israeli technology prevent bicycle accidents?

Manufacturer Canyon is set to introduce Autotalks V2X technology into some of its premium e-bikes, allowing other V2X equipped bikes to receive a notification when a Canyon bike is nearby.

 Photo of a helmet lying on ground with bicycle trapped underneath a car in the background during a road traffic accident involving a bike crash. (illustrative).