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| What are the requirements for converting a foreign driving license to an Israeli one?
(These requirements apply to the following types of vehicles: motorcycles, private vehicles, and commercial vehicles up to 15 tons). A valid foreign driver’s license, issued at least six months before the date of entry into the country. Medical and eye examinations. A control capability driving test. If you have previously held an Israeli driver’s license you must provide: proof of the length of your stay abroad (your passport or a report of your entries and exits from the Ministry of the Interior). If you had a valid foreign driver’s license for at least two years prior to your entry into the country, you may request an exemption from the control capability driving test. If you have never held an Israeli driver’s license you must provide your passport as proof of your residence abroad at the time your license was issued and the date of your entry into the country. Who is permitted to drive in Israel with a foreign driver’s license? New immigrants (Olim), tourists and returning Israeli residents (who have lived abroad for at least one whole consecutive year) may use their foreign driver’s license while driving in Israel. Use of the foreign license is permitted for one year from the day of arrival to the country; provided you are driving the type of vehicle specified in the license and that you have reached the required age. In case of repeated entries and departures, each case will be evaluated on its merits. What is the “control capability test”? The control capability test evaluates the ability to control a vehicle and appropriate behavior on the road. The waiting period and the test itself are shorter than usual, and the fee is approximately half of the usual fee. You may take the control capability test up to two times. If you fail for the second time, your must take the standard driving theory and practical driving tests. Until when can a foreign driver’s license be converted into an Israeli one? New immigrants (Olim) – may convert their license within three years from their Aliyah date or from the day they were awarded their Oleh status. Temporary residents or tourists living in Israel – may convert their license within one year from their date of arrival to the country, provided they have reach the required age for the requested license. |
| Replacing your international driver's license with an Israeli license
If you have an international driver's license you may use it for up to three months after immigration. Then you must contact the License Bureau to replace it for an Israeli license. Required documents: Immigration certificate, international driver's license. Office Misrad Harichoui Edison 2, Mifratz Haifa 04-8818888 Sunday to Thursday 8h00-13h30 Sunday and Tuesday 15h30-18h30 |
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| Always keep a little currency in your car for the carpark |
| How to obtain a licence to park in a time limited parking zone in Haifa (blue and white marked pavement ) Office of the parkings, Hashomer 1 openSunday toThursday 8:00 - 14:00 Please bring a proof of paiment of the municipal taxes (arnona) an identity paper and a proof of residence your vehicle licence and documents of the insurance ãééø ùøåöä ì÷áì úååéú çðééä, òìéå ìâùú ìîç' çðééä áøç' äùåîø 1. 1. èåôñ àøðåðä. 2 ú. æéäåé + ñôç ëúåáú îâåøéí. 3. øéùéåï øëá + áéèåç áúå÷ó. ÷áìú ÷äì áéîéí à' – ä' áéï äùòåú 08.00-14.00 |
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| The traffic code is slightly different and we strongly recommend that you read it or that you take a few driving lessons Never , never leave unattended children in a car , even if you believe it is only for one minute Keep some water in your car |
| In October-November: For several months drops and oil droplets have been deposited on the road. After the first rain, the roads become very slippery. You must be very careful, drive slowly and keep distance from the vehicule in front of you. Check that your tires are in good shape. Policemen are ready to help you check the good state of your car at the beginning of the rain season |
| It is forbidden -and very dangerous- to stop on the side of the road In case you have to get out of your car, you must wear a fluorescent yellow vest. |
| Yes it is hot, but it is not a reason for not wearing seat belts Regulations for chairs and boosters for small children |
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| As you know parking is prohibited in the regions where the kerbside is painted red and white and you have to pay in the regions where it is painted in blue and white.
You must take a ticket in a distributor usually placed close to the parking. You must therefore set aside some money. The ticket can be hung to the edge of the window or placed under the windshield But there are other means of payment EasyPark, electronic parking card, which can be purchased at post offices for just over 100 shekels, and is valid throughout the country (each city has its code). Pay drawn is proportional to the time of parking. Card recharges in some post offices and service stations. Prints are delivered when you reload and can serve as proof. Haifa Delek Motsa Derech Ruppin, and Hadar Carmel Haifa, post Moriah 122, Carmel Haifa Delek Merkaz HaCarmel, 34 Hanassi Haifa, Yellow, Merkaz Carmel, 132 Hanassi Haifa, post Haneviim 27, Hadar Haifa, Photomania, Shalom Aleichem 2, Ziv Haifa, Kanion Haifa, entree southern Haifa, HaBoursa LeShaonim Haifa, Yellow, Ein Dor 16, Ville Haifa, Yellow, HaHagana, Bat Galium Haifa, Yellow, HeHalutz 25, Hadar Haifa, Yellow, Kait VeShait, opposite the Haifa Kanion Haifa, Yellow, leaving Haifa on Highway 2, Hof HaCarmel Haifa, Yellow, Hativat Golani 64, the City and Haifa East Haifa, Yellow, Grand Canion, Simha Golan Yizraelia Nesher, Yellow, in the direction of Yagur, opposite Lev HaMifratz Tivon, Yellow, HaAlonim Alonim centre Benyamina Yellow Yasmin Benyamina-Hadera Yellow Iron-Wadi Ara, Yellow before the exit to Route 6 west in the direction Granot HaGalil Route 899 Galil Elion Yellow Hadera Route 4 Yellow Kikar HaShoter Hadera Hanassi 47 Kfir Photo Hadera post Herbert Samuel 54 And many other outlets for the Galilee and Tiberias Cellupark This is a service by telephone (* 6452).Payment is done each month for the service. You place a sticker on your windshield that shows that you are receiving this service. You dial the number when you park and then again when you return to your vehicle. Your portable reminds you that the time is going to expire in 10 minutes . Park and go This is also a service by mobile phone. Dial *4500 There are also cardboard cards that you attach to the car window after scratching the date of the year and the time of day where you parked. You buy packages of five cards. You pay by the hour, not proportionally. On sale at post offices, news stands and Mifal Hapayis stands. |
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