Traffic Penalties Updated: Argentina’s Speeding Fines Top 2.5 Million ARS as Phoenix Details 2025 Fee Tiers
Argentina’s fuel-linked UF system automatically adjusts fines with inflation, driving steep nominal penalties this month.
Overview
- In August 2025, ámbito.com reports speeding fines in Buenos Aires province from ARS 435,600 to ARS 1,452,000 and in CABA roughly ARS 252,080 to ARS 2,520,800.
- Argentina prices penalties in Unidades Fijas tied to the cost of a liter of high‑octane gasoline in CABA, causing values to scale with inflation.
- Common infractions highlighted across the coverage include speeding, using a cellphone while driving, and running red lights, with authorities citing safety risks.
- Clarín’s Phoenix guide lists typical fines of USD 100–500 for speeding, USD 150–400 for red light or stop violations, and USD 25–150 for parking, with amounts doubling in school or construction zones.
- Phoenix outlines online and court payment options, the ability to contest tickets, eligibility for defensive‑driving programs, and warns that ignoring citations can trigger added fees, license issues, and even towing; separate U.S. guidance notes violations can raise insurance premiums about 22% on average.