In the province of Buenos Aires, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is considered one of the most serious traffic violations, with penalties that can reach $1,398,000. The value of traffic fines was updated in 2025, using fixed units (UFs) as a reference and adjusting them according to the evolution of the price of a liter of gasoline. This increase has led to some penalties resulting in fines exceeding one million pesos.
Drivers with excessive blood alcohol levels or who have consumed drugs in the Province of Buenos Aires face fines ranging from $279,600 to $1,398,000, nearly reaching the maximum limit of $1,400,000. Authorities have justified these penalties due to the negative impact these substances have on the driver's reaction ability. Other costly penalties include driving with a suspended license due to incompetence, driving against the flow of traffic, or on the shoulder.
The values of fines for various violations in the Province of Buenos Aires vary according to the severity of the act. For example, driving with a suspended license due to incompetence or exceeding the maximum speed can result in fines ranging from $209,700 to $1,398,000. Driving with more occupants than permitted, refusing to show documentation, failing the vehicle technical inspection (VTV), or running a red light are also subject to fines ranging from $139,800 to $699,000. Other violations, such as driving without a license plate or with an expired license, carry fines ranging from $69,900 to $139,800.
The new regulation of the National Traffic Law has established that starting in February, a group of drivers will be exempt from paying certain types of fines. Traffic fines in Argentina prescribe every two or five years, depending on the severity of the violation. In the case of the province of Buenos Aires, these measures aim to discourage irresponsible behavior behind the wheel and prevent accidents, updating the amount of fines for the summer season, where the UF has reached $1,398 since January 1.
