Running a red light is a serious offense in CABA, and the fine can exceed one million pesos
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Running a red light in the City of Buenos Aires can cost more than $1 million and ranks among thetraffic violations that are the most severe in the Buenos Aires road system. The penalty is considered serious because of the high risk it involves and because of its direct impact on road safety.
Although during the first two months of the year the values of the fines didn't show abrupt changes, the update of the Fixed Unit resulted in high figures. In CABA, the reference value remains tied to the price of premium gasoline, while in PBA the adjustment is bimonthly.
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Why running a red light is one of the most expensive violations
Road authorities maintain that the high amount serves a deterrent function. Running a red light is one of the main causes of urban crashes, many of them with serious injuries.
On key avenues and at high-traffic intersections, monitoring cameras operate permanently. The violation is recorded automatically and generates a fine that can increase rapidly depending on the context.
What the fine is for running a red light in CABA
Currently, the value of the Fixed Unit in the City of Buenos Aires is $798.51 and it will remain in force until March 2026. With that value, running a red light entails a penalty of between 300 and 1,500 FU.
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In concrete numbers, the minimum fine starts at $239,553. However, with aggravating factors such as speeding, repeat offenses, or school zones, the maximum amount can reach $1,197,765.
Differences with Buenos Aires Province
In Buenos Aires Province, the FU in force for the January–February two-month period is $1,807. This causes several serious violations to also approach or exceed one million pesos.
Nuevos montos de multas de tránsito en CABA y PBA desde septiembre 2025
The value is updated every two months according to reports from the Automóvil Club Argentino (ACA), so in March there could be a new increase. In addition, some municipalities apply their own criteria depending on repeat offenses.
How to find out whether you have outstanding fines
Checking violations in time prevents surcharges, interest, and problems when renewing a driver's license. Both CABA and the Province have online systems to verify debts.
The procedure is simple: you enter the official website of the corresponding district and enter the DNI or the vehicle license plate. The system shows the tickets, the place of the violation, and the payment status.
