Overview

• San Miguel de Tucumán reported 57 positive alcohol tests between the early hours of August 29 and 30, with BAC readings reaching up to about 3 g/L and instances of refusals and attempted escapes.
• All vehicles tied to the positives in Tucumán were impounded and sent to the municipal corralón under enforcement of Provincial Law 8848, which prohibits driving after any alcohol consumption.
• In Santa Fe, August operations resulted in 472 vehicles retained, including 102 cars and 370 motorcycles, according to municipal reports.
• Santa Fe logged 105 alcohol-positive cases, while most retentions involved missing or irregular documentation and absent safety gear such as helmets, particularly among motorcyclists.
• Santa Fe’s August total fell 35% from July, and current fine ranges for alcohol or drug positives run from ARS 259,350 to ARS 2,593,500, with officials emphasizing sustained weekend controls.