Can the employer inquire about the employee's driver's license?

Verified 20 March 2026 - Public Service / Directorate of Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

Yes, under certain conditions, an employer can verify that the employee has a valid permit corresponding to the category required for the job. We're taking stock of the regulations.

When hiring, the employer may ask to the future employee if he has a valid driving license.

The applicant may make this request if the operation of a vehicle is mandatory for the proposed use. The permit must correspond to the vehicle category that the employee will be driven.

The employer can regularly ask the employee to justify that he still holds a driver's license if his professional activity requires the driving of a vehicle.

The permit must correspond to the vehicle category used.

A clause of the employment contract and/or the ₪ may provide for the following information:

  • Periodic verification of the driving license
  • Immediate notification to the employer of any suspension or withdrawal of the driver's license.

The employee who concealed to the employer suspension or revocation of a driver's license commits a misconduct which the employer may sanction.

Please note

Employers in the field of public road transport of passengers or goods can check the validity of the driving license of employees they employ as drivers through the portal Check Permit.

Verify Permit Portal

Yes, the employer may ask the employee to show the original the driving license to check its validity.

It must ensure the employee's ability to hold the proposed job.

The employer cannot keep a photocopy of the driving license.

No. The employer has no right to ask the employee for information on the number of points held on the driving license.

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