Since the Israeli government began imposing nationwide lockdowns in March following the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, authorities have issued a total of 66,813 fines for violations of lockdown orders and other restrictions imposed to curb the virus’ spread.

As of Sunday, fines totalling 43,485,000 shekels ($12,467,567) were issued for violations of any of the special regulations put in place following the outbreak of the coronavirus.

The fines have varied in size from 200 shekels ($57.34) for failure to wear a face mask in public, to 5000 shekel ($1,433.60) fines for carrying out restricted business activity.

People issued fines have between 60 to 90 days to pay. Enforcement authorities have begun sending text messages to those who have yet to pay, urging them to pay on time and avoid the 50% penalty charge for late payment.

Of the 66,813 fines issued for a total of 43,485,000 shekels ($12,467,567), just 10,885 have been paid thus far, for a total of 5,666,800 shekels.

Source: Arutz Sheva