Fines of $1,197,765 in CABA for failure to comply with this traffic law: who has to pay?

Violation of this traffic rule is considered one of the most serious in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires and may result in the driver being disqualified.

12/09/2025 – 8:48 a.m

The Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (CABA) introduced a regime of Traffic fines with extremely high amountssearching prevent the most dangerous behavior behind the wheel. In December 2025, the amount to be paid for violations peaks at well over one million pesos.

This sharp increase is directly related to the value of the Fixed unit (UF) updated regularly using the price of the highest octane gasoline in the city as a reference. This adjustment policy ensures that the fines retain their deterrent effect against inflation.

One of the most serious mistakes that leads to traffic accidents in the urban area is Running the red light can result in a maximum fine of $1,197,765. This is because the penalty for this behavior, whether intentional or due to gross negligence, is between 300 and 1,000 fixed units.

Traffic fines at historical prices in CABA.

Millions of dollars in traffic fines in the city of Buenos Aires

The following list expresses the maximum values ​​of each violation.

• Sanction for Speeding 140 km/h: $3,194,040
• Cross a low barrier: $1,597,020
• Drunk driving: $1,597,020
• Running a red light: $1,197,765
• Covered Patent Circular: $798,510
• Parking on ramps or parking spaces for people with disabilities: $239,553
• Sending messages from your cell phone while driving: $159,702
• Avoid paying a toll: $119,776.50
• Not wearing a seatbelt: $79,851
• Using your cell phone while driving: $79,851
• Poor parking: $79,851
• Circular without current VTV: $79,851
• Driving with headphones: $79,851
• Driving without a license: $39,925.50

Who has to pay the fine for crossing a red light and what effect does it have on the driver’s license?

The problems caused by violations of traffic rules are not only economic, but also directly affect the driver’s license and other problems related to the vehicle in question.

1. Financial penalty: The fine must be paid by the owner of the vehicle or the offending driver (joint and several liability). Lack of payment prevents vehicle procedures such as: Domain transfer.

2. Disqualification and Scoring: A red light violation will result in the loss of 10 points in the CABA license scoring system. If the driver keeps losing all points, If you repeat the offense, your driving license will be revoked for a period of 60 days to 5 years..