Traffic violations have a statute of limitations of between 2 and 5 years, depending on the severity. After this time, fines may still appear as unpaid in the records.
A Recent amendment to the Traffic Law establishes that A specific set of violations will be exempt from payment depending on the severity of the violation and the time elapsed since it was issued. According to this regulation, some sanctions will expire, freeing drivers from paying the corresponding fees, provided they comply with the deadlines and conditions in force in each jurisdiction.
Who will not have to pay the fines and from when
Traffic fines in Argentina have a statute of limitations, after which payment is not required. In the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (CABA), violations are subject to a statute of limitations of between 2 and 5 years.as stipulated by article 89 of the Traffic Law 24.449. The minor faults They have a shorter limitation periodwhile the most serious violationsespecially those that put lives at risk, They expire after 5 years.
In the Province of Buenos Aires, traffic violations also have a statute of limitations of between 2 and 5 years, depending on the severity.. Once this period has passed, the offender will no longer be obliged to pay the fine. Offences considered serious include lack of documentation to circulate, not having a valid licence plate or insurance, fleeing a checkpoint, refusing to provide documents, or crossing a red light.
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Steps to follow to eliminate a prescribed fine
Despite the statute of limitations, fines may still be listed as pending paymentIn these cases, drivers must request removal from the recordswhether in person or virtually:
- In person: Request an appointment and go to the General Directorate of Administration of Infractions (DGAI) to manage the cancellation of the fine, verifying that the legal period has elapsed.
- Virtual: Access the DGAI website and request deregistration using the chatbot available. This will then be resolved in a virtual hearing.
Source: Ambito
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