Overview

• The most frequent violations are speeding, phone use while driving, running red lights or stop signs, and driving under the influence.
• In the U.S., ticket handling is decentralized with no national database, so drivers must use state DMV or local court portals, with federal citations payable through the Central Violations Bureau and Pay.gov.
• Standard resolutions include paying, requesting a hearing, completing approved driving courses, or seeking payment plans or community service, and violations commonly raise insurance premiums by roughly 22–23% for speeding or phone use and far more for DUI.
• Missing deadlines triggers added fees, can lead to license suspension, and, if court orders are ignored, may result in arrest warrants.
• Argentina indexes fines to fuel-price-based Unidades Fijas, with extreme speeding penalties reported in August 2025 up to about $1,452,000 in Buenos Aires province and $2,520,800 in the City of Buenos Aires.