The regulations are being tightened and the penalties will increase to the full cancellation of the driver’s license.
Traffic Laws are tough in Chile and drivers who violate them are subject to fines gentle, less serious, serious and finally very serious.
Don’t be surprised if as a driver you don’t know any rules, because The legislation has undergone changes over time.
What you need to know is that all traffic violations are managed Chilean Carabineros, tax inspectors or municipal officials.
Traffic law: what is the fine for hitting a pedestrian with your car?
All parts are shipped to Police Court of the corresponding commune, which determines the measures and qualify the amount of the painful fine.
What are serious violations?
He said Article 199 of the Traffic Law The most serious errors are as follows:
- Failure to respect the “STOP” sign.
- Do not stop at a red traffic light.
- Driving with a phone or any other technological device not built into the car.
- Driving without obtaining a driver’s license.
- Driving without a license plate.
- Exceeding the maximum speed limit.
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (in this case there may be a prison sentence).
- Boarding public transportation using a school pass or benefit card that is not the holder.
- Driving without a speedometer.
- Driving without an adjustable interior mirror.
What are the fines?
According to the current Traffic Law, fines vary between 1.5 to 3 UTM mean, from $95 thousand to $190 thousand.
Apart from this penalty for the pocket, the magistrate can suspend the license for a period from 5 to 45 days.
Violators of this type of serious offense do not receive discounts and appeals are also futile.
Finally, if the driver is a repeat offender, the fine can be doubled, tripled or even the license can be canceled forever.
