When stopped at a traffic control, drivers must present certain documentation required by the police to verify their suitability to drive. In addition to the documents, it is common for questions to be asked during the review, and there is one in particular that can be tricky, as it is considered "tricky".
One of the most controversial questions that officers may ask is: "Do you know why you were stopped?" Answering this question incorrectly can be interpreted as an implicit acknowledgment of a violation, which could lead to negative consequences for the driver. Minor offenses while driving can include, for example, double parking, using the horn unnecessarily, or riding a bicycle without a helmet, among others.
Serious offenses, on the other hand, represent a direct risk to the safety of citizens. In case of being questioned in this way at a traffic control, it is advisable to respond in a brief and simple manner, such as with a "I don't know" or asking why the stop is being made. It is important to always maintain a respectful attitude towards authorities to avoid more complicated situations.
In case of detecting traffic fines in the City of Buenos Aires, drivers can check their status through the official page by entering their ID number or vehicle license plate. It is also possible to carry out this procedure without a prior appointment at the offices of the General Directorate of Administration of Infractions (DGAI), by presenting the ID or vehicle registration.
As for the prescription of fines in CABA, the law establishes that minor offenses prescribe after 2 years, counted from the date of the violation. On the other hand, in the case of serious fines, the prescription will take effect after 5 years from the imposition of the sanction, unless there is a reliable notification from the accused, in which case the prescription period will be computed from that date.
