Police said that they intend to fine motorists who do not look at the road during a conversation on a mobile phone.

These are the cases when drivers put mobile phones on a neighboring seat or on their knees during a telephone conversation.

The penalty provided for this violation is 500 shekels and 6 penalty points.

"The average speed on the highway is 100 km per hour, for every second the car passes 100 meters. Therefore, to lower your eyes from the road is the same as driving a car with your eyes closed, "the police said in a statement.