A user on social networks shared his experience after being fined $60,000 in Santa Rosa de Calamuchita for using the automatic lights of his truck, which generated confusion among drivers.
In Cordovastories of drivers fined for driving with daytime running lights (DRL) instead of low beamswhich are mandatory according to provincial legislation.
Although National Law No. 27,425 equates both lighting systems, Provincial regulations require the use of low beams, even during the day.
Fines for using automatic lights instead of low ones: what does the law say?
A user on social networks shared his experience after being fined for $60,000 in Santa Rosa de Calamuchita for using the automatic lights on your truckwhich caused confusion among drivers. “I walked two days ago Santa Rosa de Calamuchita. The truth is, beautiful, but I have two bad experiences to take into account. The first is that I was driving with the truck’s automatic lights, they stopped me and fined me 60 thousand pesos,” the man said on his Facebook profile.
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The Minister of Security of Córdoba, Juan Pablo Quinteros, He explained that tourists who arrive with the low lights off will be warned, while residents should already know to use them.
A possible modification of the Provincial Traffic Law to clarify this issue.
The National Law establishes that Both low beams and daytime running lights are valid on national routes, but provincial legislation requires low beams, especially on interurban sections and in tunnels..
In addition, the Highway Police recommends following other safety regulations, such as proper use of the seat belt, not driving under the influence of alcohol, and having the rearview mirrors and license plates in good conditionamong others.
Source: Ambito
