he Ministry of Environmental Protection is issuing a new Call for Proposals to local authorities with a total scope of 8.5 million ₪ to support the purchase and deployment of innovative technological systems: cameras and noise detectors that identify noise resulting from honking not intended to prevent danger. These systems will enable effective enforcement against noisy drivers and vehicles, contributing to improving the quality of life for residents and reducing noise pollution in the public sphere.
This Call for Proposals is in addition to the Ministry’s support that was transferred earlier this year to nine local authorities, totaling approximately 10 million ₪. As part of this support, 43 advanced cameras are expected to be deployed in the urban area. Their installation will commence according to the timelines set out in the Call for Proposals (CfP). The expansion of support will enable additional authorities to join the nationwide effort to reduce noise pollution in the public sphere.
The Minister of Environmental Protection Idit Silman: “The Ministry of Environmental Protection is leading the Quiet Revolution in Israel’s cities. Noise from vehicles causes an unbearable detriment to public health and the quality of life for all of us, which is why the Ministry continues to act to reduce noise pollution, including through advanced tools. Support for local authorities is an opportunity to create real change on city streets, and an option for additional authorities to act to improve the quality of life for residents and join us in this important initiative”.
Noise from vehicles is not just a daily nuisance but a serious environmental and health hazard that harms residents. The installation of the systems will allow for more precise enforcement, contribute to deterrence and increased awareness, and reduce the phenomenon of unnecessary honking and loud noise from vehicles (noise unrelated to the vehicle’s proper operation, such as noise that sounds like echoes of explosions, gunshots, or an alarm).
The Ministry of Environmental Protection calls upon local authorities with more than 50,000 residents or clusters of authorities collaborating to submit applications until November 18, 2025.
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