As part of the summer control campaign, the National Road Safety Agency (ANSV) reported that during the first fifteen days of January, 966 drivers were sanctioned for testing positive for alcohol while driving. Operations carried out at 39 strategic points with high traffic flow resulted in a total of 5,085 traffic violation tickets after checking 231,962 vehicles. As a result of these operations, 1,019 violation reports were issued, and 116 units (87 trucks and 29 buses) that did not meet the necessary safety conditions or documentation requirements to circulate were impounded. Road safety authorities reminded the public that driving under the influence of alcohol or ignoring traffic regulations 'is not a minor mistake,' but an individual responsibility that directly impacts the lives of other road users. The most notable data from this official report was the record of a motorcyclist in General Güemes, Salta, who recorded a measurement of more than 3 g/l, exceeding the maximum limit of the control devices. Other serious cases were detected in Gualeguaychú (2.84 g/l) and on National Route 12, in the province of Misiones (2.71 g/l). Most Common Violations on the Roads In addition to drunk driving, which leads the statistics for dangerous behavior, agents detected a high rate of non-compliance with documentation and safety elements: RTO/VTV: 838 violations for lack of technical inspection. Documentation and Seatbelts: 586 reports were issued for lack of mandatory documents and another 586 for not using seatbelts. License Plates: 372 drivers were circulating with covered or non-existent license plates. Shoulder Use: 30 reports were issued for the improper use of the shoulder, a maneuver that agents described as 'extremely high risk.' First Fortnight Balance (ANSV) Category Registered Vehicles Controlled 231,962 Total Sanctions 5,085 Positive Alcohol Tests 966 Lack of RTO/VTV 838 No Seatbelt Use 586 Cargo and Passenger Transport Controls In parallel, the National Transportation Regulation Commission (CNRT) carried out its own supervisory activities on professional transport.
