In February 2026, new traffic fine values came into effect in Buenos Aires, calculated using a Fixed Unit (UF) system. To appeal a speeding fine, one must have exceeded the limit by less than 100% of the tolerance margin, a norm that is not usually taken into account in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (CABA). The main infractions and their fines in CABA are as follows: Driving without a license (50 UF): $39,925.50; Not respecting the minimum speed (70 UF): $55,895.70; Not using a seatbelt (100 UF): $79,851; Using a cell phone while driving (100 UF): $79,851; Sending text messages while driving (200 UF): $159,702; Facilitating the vehicle to a minor (200 UF): $159,702; Running a red light (300 to 1,500 UF): from $239,553 to $1,197,765; Parking on ramps or in spaces reserved for people with disabilities (300 UF): $239,553; Exceeding the maximum speed by more than 140 km/h (400 to 4,000 UF): from $319,404 to $3,194,040. Authorities emphasize that infractions related to speeding and cell phone use continue to be the most sanctioned due to their direct impact on road safety. Residents can check for outstanding fines online through the official website of the City Government. This mechanism adjusts fines based on the price of a liter of premium gasoline at the Automobile Club of Argentina's reference station, which explains the periodic updates to the amounts. According to current regulations, the value of one Fixed Unit is $798.51, a figure that has been in effect since September 1, 2025, and remains in force until March 2, 2026. Based on this parameter, the economic sanctions for each infraction are determined, which may vary depending on the severity and recidivism. The fine exceeding $3 million for exceeding the speed limit by more than 140 km/h cannot be appealed, and it is one for which you could lose your license. This infraction represents a grave danger, which is why it is usually not considered in dismissals by controllers. If no infractions are registered, it allows for the immediate download of a debt-free certificate. Additionally, the number of available points in the scoring system can also be checked.
