Attention drivers, starting in September there are some traffic fines that will reach half a million pesos. Find out what they are.
He Government of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires decided to increase in September the value of the Fixed Unit (UF), a parameter used to calculate the amounts of the fines and traffic violations. This means that from the beginning of the month, all traffic violations are much more expensive.
This was signed according to Regulatory Decree 64/22 and will remain in effect until the first quarter of 2025. Currently, one of the most expensive violations is speeding when going over 150 km per hour. Such a fine can reach almost two million pesos since it is considered to be lethal to the life of a third party.
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How the value of the Fixed Unit is calculated for fines in CABA
Fines are calculated based on the value of the Fixed Unit and these are calculated based on the value equivalent to half a liter of higher octane gasoline reported by the Argentine Automobile Club (ACA) Headquarters for six-month periods.
Amount of the fine in CABA for covering the license plate
For the month of September, the fine for covering the license plate will be $471,390. This is one of the most expensive violations, since covering the license plate is intended to prevent security cameras from capturing you. In the event of an accident and the license plate on your car cannot be seen to find it, this is a very serious matter with serious consequences.
The value of all traffic fines in CABA in September 2024
- Fine for speeding when traveling at more than 20 km/h: $32,997.30.
- Fine for speeding when travelling at more than 150 km/h: up to $1,885,560.
- Fine for bad parking: $47,139
- Fine for running a red light: between $94,179 and $707,085.
- Fine for obstructing ramps for the disabled: $141,417
- Fine for obstructing exclusive lanes: $65,994.60
- Fine for not having the VTV: $47,139
- Fine for having an expired VTV: $47,139
- Fine for carrying an expired driver’s license: $70,708.50
- Fine for not carrying a driver’s license: $23,569.50
- Fine for not wearing a seat belt: $47,139
- Fine for having tinted windows: $23,569.50
- Fine for covering the license plate: $471,390.
- Fine for driving with headphones on or talking on the phone: $47,139
- Fine for texting while driving: $92,278
Source: Ambito
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