As of January 1, traffic violations sharply increased in monetary value. Find out how the new prices were.
In the City of Buenos Airesthe traffic fines They are a key mechanism to ensure compliance with road rules and promote safe driving. The fine system in Buenos Aires uses as a basis the Fixed Unit (UF), which is the monetary equivalent to the price of half a liter of higher octane gasoline at the city’s service stations.
The amount of each violation is expressed in UF, which means that the amount of UF assigned to the violation is multiplied by the current value. This system ensures that fines remain economic proportionality over time, without losing its deterrent nature due to inflation.
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Why is the fine for driving with an expired license so expensive?
Driving with a suspended license has a value that ranges from $209,700 to $1,398,000 and this type of violation cannot be paid at 50% of its value since this option is only available for low-level fines.
An expired license means that the driver has not renewed his or her ability to drive. The renewal of the license is not a mere procedure, but an opportunity to verify that the person maintains physical conditionspsychological and knowledge necessary to drive safely.
All fine prices in January
- Speeding: from $209,700 to $1,398,000.
- Driving the wrong way or on the shoulder: from $279,600 to $1,398,000.
- Exceeding the vehicle occupant limit: from $209,700 to $699,000.
- Failure to present required documentation: from $139,800 to $699,000.
- Circular without VTV: from $139,800 to $699,000.
- Crossing a red light: from $139,800 to $699,000.
- Driving without a license appropriate to the type of vehicle: from $139,800 to $699,000.
- Not wearing a seat belt: from $139,800 to $699,000.
- Bad parking: from $69,900 to $139,800.
- Circular without patent: from $69,900 to $139,800.
- Driving with an expired license: from $69,900 to $139,800.
- Driving without insurance: from $69,900 to $139,800.
- Lack of vehicle registration: from $69,900 to $139,800.
Source: Ambito
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