The verification authority in the province of Buenos Aires has established that manually issued tickets have a validity period of 30 working days from their issuance. If the fine is not paid during the voluntary period or in later instances, drivers may face legal and financial consequences, accumulating interests and surcharges that increase the original amount of the infringement.
On the other hand, in automatic tickets, the expiration date is already printed, and in some cases, judicial procedures can be initiated to collect the fine. Recently, the Buenos Aires government announced a 3.8% increase in traffic fines for the March-April bimonthly period, which will come into effect starting this Thursday.
Resolution 2/2025, published in the Official Bulletin of the province, details this second update of the year in the values of fines, with the first occurring in January for the first bimonthly period of the current calendar. This increase affects the value of the fixed unit (UF), which serves as the basis for calculating fines, raising it from $1,398 to $1,452.
Among the infractions covered are speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, driving in the wrong direction, among others. Fine ranges are established that vary according to the severity of the infraction, from $72,600 to $1,452,000.
To avoid receiving fines at traffic controls in the province of Buenos Aires, it is essential to comply with requirements such as carrying valid documentation, having the necessary safety equipment in the vehicle, and respecting traffic conditions on roads and highways.
Paying the fine during the voluntary period entails a 50% discount on the minimum fine amount, but failure to pay may result in the retention of the driver's license, inability to renew the license, loss of the right to drive, or blocking of administrative procedures related to the vehicle.
