The data from the Buenos Aires authorities showed a positive balance compared to those obtained last week in the Christmas controls. What are the controls like and what sanctions drivers may have if they test positive in the alcohol test.
The City of Buenos Aires made a total of 5,788 breathalyzer tests between December 31 and January 1 in New Year. The information provided by the Buenos Aires traffic authorities showed that there were 32 positive cases with a dosage greater than 1 g/l, in which disqualification of 4 months to 2 years from the driver’s license was triggered.
On the other hand, drivers with a dosage of 0.5 g/l and 0.99 g/l had a disqualification between 2 and 4 months. Likewise, a total of 36 retained licenses were recorded, meaning that those people are restricted from driving until a certain time.
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Breathalyzer controls in the City for the New Year
According to City data, the highest blood alcohol content of a driver was 1.94 g/l, which will lead to the highest possible penalty for cases of positive tests.
Compared to last December 24 and 25, the number of licenses retained decreased since previously 64 licenses were retained for a minimum of 2 months and, in addition, seven people were treated in the different public hospitals of the City.
Alcoholemia: what is the disqualification for positive tests like?
All drivers who test positive in a breathalyzer test are disqualified for a minimum of two months. Additionally, depending on the dosage returned, the following sanctions are implemented:
Between 0.5 gr/l and 1 gr/l
A fine of $94,530 to $630,200 and license disqualification (2 to 4 months) are established. If you pass the driver’s education course, the period is reduced by half for the first offense. Vehicle transportation and driver’s license retention are maintained.
From 1 gr/l onwards:
The fine is set at $189,060 to $1,260,400 or 1 to 10 days of arrest. License disqualification always applied (4 months to 2 years). For the first violation, the disqualification period can be reduced by half if the road safety course is approved.
Source: Ambito
