Thousands of people will travel around the country in July during the winter break. Find out what are the essentials for your car to avoid fines on the road.
Next week the winter holidays in the City of Buenos Aires and nine other provinces, such as Catamarca, Misiones and Formosa. In this context, a large displacement is expected on the country’s roads, which will present greater traffic controls to verify that safety regulations for vehicle circulation are respected.
Before making a trip on the road, it is recommended to take into account certain aspects of the vehicle such as the correct functioning of all the lights, both the headlights and the signaling lights (brake and turn lights). Also It is important to check that the brakestires, oil level, coolant and other fluids are in good condition.
In addition, there are documentation that both the driver and the vehicle must have to verify that they comply with legal and safety requirements. In some provinces and with the appropriate application, such as “Mi Argentina”, You can carry your driver’s license and insurance in digital format; however, it is advisable to also have physical copies.
What documentation should be kept in the car?
Driver’s Documentation
- Current driver’s license: It must be up to date and correspond to the category of the vehicle you are driving.
- National Identity Document (DNI): The driver must carry his ID.
Vehicle Documentation
- Green card: This is the document that proves ownership of the vehicle. If the driver is not the owner of the car, he or she must carry the blue ID card, which authorizes third parties to drive the vehicle.
- Mandatory insurance: Valid insurance policy. Proof must be in the vehicle.
- Last patent paid: Proof of payment of the patent tax.
- Mandatory Technical Inspection (RTO) or Vehicle Technical Inspection (VTV): Depending on the province, it is mandatory to have the technical inspection up to date to check that the vehicle is in optimal condition to circulate.
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Mandatory Safety Elements
- Fire extinguisher: It must be current and within the driver’s reach. It is recommended that it be placed in an accessible location and not loose in the vehicle.
- Portable beacons: It is mandatory to carry two reflective triangular beacons to use in case of emergency.
- Reflective vest: In some provinces it is mandatory for the driver, to be used in case of stopping on the road due to an emergency.
- Hydraulic jack or jack: To raise the vehicle in case of changing a wheel.
- Spare wheel: It must be in good condition and with the proper pressure.
- First Aid Kit: In some provinces it is mandatory. Although it is not mandatory in all provinces, it is highly recommended to carry a basic first aid kit.
What are the most common traffic fine amounts?
The fines will be as follows:
- Blood alcohol level: If the driver is found to have an alcohol level between 0.4 g/l and 0.8 g/l, the fine ranges from $167,360 to $418,400. While with a level of 1.2 g/l to 1.6 g/l, the fine will range from $334,720 to $669,440.
- Driving while simultaneously using mobile devices: The minimum is $41,840 and the maximum will be $125,520.
- Crossing a red traffic light: minimum $125,520 and maximum $836,800.
- Parking within 10 meters of the bus stop: minimum fine $167,360 and maximum $418,400.
- Parking on a pedestrian walkway: Minimum: $167,360; Maximum $418,400.
- Parking on a yellow or red curb: Minimum: $41,840; Maximum: $125,520.
- Double parking: minimum of $41,840 and maximum of $125,520.
- Blocking ramps for people with disabilities: is equivalent to a minimum fine of $334,720 and a maximum of $836,800.
- Driving without the Vehicle Technical Inspection (VTV): It can cost from $34,100 to $1,137,000.
Source: Ambito
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