The Buenos Aires Government increased traffic fines

2023-09-16 13:16:04

Las fines due to bad driving behavior are becoming more and more common in the Buenos aires citywhere the critical levels of traffic congestion during rush hour lead to problematic traffic. This month, in addition, violations increased its value.

The increase occurred through the Fixed Unit (UF)which is the measure through which the cost of each of the fines is calculated, and is established according to the price per liter of super gasoline.

In this way, for each infraction committed according to its severity, a certain UF value is set. It should be noted that in September, each UF increased by 42%equivalent to almost $44 more than the previous month.

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Fines for using cell phones: how much do they cost in CABA

One of the most frequent violations is that caused by use the cell phone while driving. At the moment, talk on call means a penalty of 100 Fixed Units, which would be equivalent to a fine of $14,666 according to the latest increase.

On the other hand, watch or send messages is considered twice as serious, because it requires the driver to pay less attention to traffic, so its value is set at $29,332.

How much are traffic fines in CABA?

  • Bad parking: has a value of $14.666 in September.
  • Parking blocking a ramp or handicapped spot: is set at 300 UF, that is, $43.998.
  • Speeding: In this case, it is modified according to the number of km/h that has exceeded the established limit. They can range from 40 to 4,000 Fixed Units. For this reason, prices are around $10.266 y $586.640.
  • Not wearing a seat belt or not putting on a helmet on a motorcycle: $14,666 in both cases.
  • Going through a red light: will be among the $43.998 y $219.990 (as long as it is committed by public transport).
  • Alcoholemia: The allowed limit is 0.5 grams per liter of blood. If it is exceeded by up to 0.99, the fine becomes $21.999 a $146.660. However, if the motorist exceeds 1 gr/l onwards, the penalty will be $43.998 a $293.320.
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CABA: points systems on driver’s licenses

In addition to the fine that the driver must pay in case of committing a traffic violation in CABAalso you will lose points on your driver’s license in the scoring points system established by the government.

Through this system, upon obtaining a driver’s license you will be They give the motorist 20 points which can be lost as traffic violations are committed. For example, to use the phone while driving, whether calling or texting, remove five points of the driver’s license.

In the event that the driver reaches 0 points, you will lose your driving license.

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Where can you see car violations?

To see the fines to pay, the driver can access the information through the website of the National Infractions Administration System (SINAI). Likewise, they can also be consulted in person at the office of the General Directorate of Infractions Administrationwith the DNI or the vehicle license plate.

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