I’m looking forward to Summer vacationThousands of Argentines are preparing for this travel on routes and highways across the country and are luggage must-haves Buddythe thermos and the grass.
However, beyond tradition, it is important to remember that there are traffic rules related to safe driving that can play a role in driving and driving Drink buddy during the trip.
Drink mate while driving This is not expressly prohibited in the national traffic law in Argentina. However, this practice can result in a penalty if it is considered reckless driving.
The regulations require that the The driver retains full control of the vehiclewhich means having both hands on the steering wheel. When handling the mate or the thermos, one hand is inevitably released, which can be interpreted as a breach of this duty.
In addition, the risk of the hot drink spilling on the driver or a passenger is considered a danger factor as it can lead to a sudden reaction and an accident.
In this sense, if a Driver is caught driving recklessly and drinking mateThe sanction is not imposed for the act of drinking mate itself, since there is no specific regulation prohibiting it, but for the loss of control of the vehicle that this act entails.
In summer, driving with flip-flops is usually common due to the high temperatures. However, in Mendoza, The use of open sandals is prohibited. Since 2018, Traffic Law 9,024 requires in Article 18 that drivers must wear appropriate footwear when driving that allows full control of the clutch, brake and accelerator pedal.
In this sense, he explains that “appropriate footwear” means closed footwear or, if open, that properly supports the entire foot and has a non-slip sole to ensure good contact with the pedals.
Driving with flip flops can be dangerous because the foot is not properly supported, which can cause the footwear to slip or get caught between the pedals, making it difficult to operate the accelerator or brake pedal correctly.
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