# Argentine regional traffic fine increases

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentine-regional-traffic-fine-increases
> Updated: 2026-09-07T11:56:22.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Various regions in Argentina have implemented increases to traffic fine values to maintain economic relevance and enhance road safety.

In Mendoza, the Ministry of Security and Justice increased the Fixed Unit (Unidad Fija, UF) from $500 to $600. This adjustment targets various infractions, with the most significant penalties directed at driving under the influence of alcohol, where fines can reach up to $6,600,000.

Following these developments, La Rioja and the City of Buenos Aires also updated their penalty scales. In La Rioja, maximum penalties for positive breathalyzer tests reached $1,712,800. In Buenos Aires, the Fixed Unit increased by nearly 19% to $1,173.08, a value tied to premium gasoline prices. Under this updated system, speeding fines in the city can range from $175,962 to $4,692,320.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-07: Argentina traffic fines increase in La Rioja and Buenos Aires

Traffic fines in La Rioja and Buenos Aires, Argentina, have increased, with many penalties now indexed to fuel prices to adjust for economic changes.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-traffic-fines-increase-in-la-rioja-and-buenos-aires

### 2026-08-18: Mendoza increases traffic fines, with alcohol penalties reaching $6.6 million

Mendoza has increased its Fixed Unit (UF) from $500 to $600, raising traffic fines. Drunk driving penalties now reach up to $6.6 million as part of a provincial road safety strategy.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mendoza-increases-traffic-fine-values-via-updated-fixed-unit

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