New increases in fines by Córdoba's Highway Police

This Tuesday, new increases in fines from the Policía Caminera of Córdoba were announced.

For so-called minor offenses, for example, driving while smoking on the road can result in a fine of up to 148,000 pesos.

Not having headlights on, considered a serious offense, carries a penalty of up to $297,600.

Meanwhile, running red lights, driving against traffic, or exceeding the speed limit will be penalized with fines around $595,200.

With these updates, the accumulated increase in the last two months is 11.37%.

The reason for the increases is that the Fixed Fine Unit (UF), used to calculate penalties for violations of Provincial Traffic Law 8560, was readjusted, since its value remains tied to the price of a liter of super gasoline.

The value of the UF went from $1,336 at the beginning of September to $1,488 currently.

The new fine amounts from Policía Caminera of Córdoba

• Minor Offenses (20 to 100 UF). Driving while smoking and similar violations can result in fines ranging from $29,760 to $148,800.
• Serious Offenses (100 to 200 UF). For example, not having headlights on carries a penalty between $148,800 and $297,600.
• Very Serious Offenses (200 to 400 UF). Running red lights, driving against traffic, or exceeding the speed limit results in fines around $595,200 pesos.
• Maximum Offenses (1,200 to 2,000 UF). These apply to extremely serious violations such as penalties for drunk driving, destruction or removal of road infrastructure, or falsification of documents and licenses. The amounts range from $1,785,600 to $2,976,000.