Mendoza Government proposes road surveillance cameras and automated fines

The Mendoza provincial government is developing a legislative project to reform the local Traffic Law (Law 9024) to officially incorporate video surveillance and intelligent cameras for detecting traffic violations.

The initiative aims to automate the detection of infractions such as speeding, running red lights, using mobile phones while driving, and failing to wear seatbelts. To facilitate public adaptation, authorities plan a preventive trial period where cameras will record violations and issue informative warnings rather than immediate economic sanctions.

Security Minister Mercedes Rus noted that the system is intended to address areas where physical patrols are difficult due to geographic challenges, lack of connectivity, or unpaved roads. Key locations under consideration include major intersections, roundabouts, and high-risk stretches like National Route 7, where dangerous maneuvers are frequent. The ultimate goal is to reduce road accidents and optimize human resources by supplementing physical controls with technological monitoring.