The Head of Government of Buenos Aires, Jorge Macri, presented a bill to the Legislature to combat the presence and activities of informal parking attendants and car watchers in the City of Buenos Aires. With the aim of putting an end to these practices that harm residents and affect public spaces, it is proposed to strengthen penalties and sanctions against those who offer parking and car care services on public roads without legal authorization.
The bill establishes that those who engage in these activities could face penalties of 5 to 30 days of arrest, 10 to 45 days of community service, or fines ranging from 800 to 4,000 fixed units. Additionally, sanctions including prohibition from attending and/or approaching the place where the offense was committed are contemplated. In cases where these practices occur near large parks or mass events, the penalties will be more severe, reaching up to 60 days of arrest for those responsible for coordinating these activities.
Furthermore, if the involvement of clubs, institutions, or organizers in these activities is proven, fines ranging from 5,000 to 20,000 fixed units and the closure of their facilities for a period of 15 to 60 days are anticipated. Jorge Macri stated that these measures aim to end the extortion, intimidation, and thefts perpetrated by those who believe they own the street by engaging in these illegal activities.
