Speed Limits

Raising the speed limit: populism or reason?

A traffic law expert comments on Minister Regev's decision to raise the speed limit on several roads in Israel. Is it a pre-election perk or a considered policy move?

'Road is not a racetrack'

Abu Ghosh resident charged after driving 125 mph in Jerusalem

A 20-year-old from Abu Ghosh was indicted after driving 125 mph in a 50 mph zone, with police seeking house arrest to keep him off the road.

Former Police Commissioner caught speeding – and not fined

Former Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai caught driving at a speed of 136 km/h in an area where the speed limit is 90 km/h. The policewoman let him go without a fine or points.

632 traffic tickets issued over weekend in Judea and Samaria

Enforcement focused on driving in a manner that endangers others and aggressive, bullying driving.

Going 111 MPH 'on way to funeral'

Arab caught on Highway 90 in Jordan Valley driving at 111 MPH in 50 MPH zone.

Watch: Florida man pulls over cop for speeding

A Florida man pulled over a Polk County sheriff's deputy when he saw him speeding on a 90 mph road.

Former PA PM Arrested After Car Chase

Qureia's Mercedes flew at 145 kmh (90 mph) outside Maaleh Adumim, police forced to block road to stop him. Summoned for investigation.