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Public Transportation Lanes – Permitted or Prohibited?
Driving in public transport lanes
In Israel, public transportation lanes (bus lanes) are marked with a yellow line and include arrows and large diamonds. Driving a private vehicle in this lane without a valid permit can result in a fine of 500 NIS or more, along with penalty points.
Did you know?
In certain cases — during evening hours, weekends, and holidays — restrictions on using bus lanes are lifted, and private vehicles can also drive in them, in compliance with local signage.
High-occupancy vehicle lanes (plus lanes)
Some bus lanes are adapted for private cars as well, provided they carry a number of passengers beyond the driver. These lanes are marked with signage indicating 2+ or 3+ indicating to the minimum number of passengers required (including the driver).
Application for public transportation lane permit
In special cases, it’s possible to submit an application for a public transportation lane driving permit and receive an exemption from complying with Traffic Sign 501.
Who can apply?
Important note:
Holders of disability stickers with a wheelchair symbol are exempt from submitting an application and can use bus lanes — as long as the sticker holder is physically present in the vehicle.
How to submit the application?
Important things to know:
Received a ticket for driving in a public transport lane?
In certain cases, it’s possible to submit a request to cancel a traffic ticket for driving in a bus lane — as long as the fine hasn’t been paid and the request is submitted within 30 days, with relevant reasons and documents attached.
Drive carefully and in compliance with the law!
For more information and application submission:
Additional Information
For more information about Transportation in Israel, check out our Information Portal.