The Córdoba Deliberative Council is analyzing a proposal to amend the local Coexistence Code. The initiative contemplates the application of arrests of up to 15 days for individuals who repeatedly drive under the influence of alcohol. The measure is still in the legislative evaluation stage.
The head of the Administrative Justice of Infractions, Juan Manuel Aráoz, explained that the initiative is based on concerns about road safety. In statements to Cadena 3, he asserted that "the penalty of arrest can be a positive mechanism to modify behavior". The proposal aims to deter dangerous driving behaviors.
According to the Provincial Constitution, municipalities have the authority to impose arrests. Aráoz indicated that the intention is to use this resource in cases of repeated offenses related to blood alcohol content. The possibility of applying similar sanctions in the environmental field was also mentioned.
