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ANSV Checks 13,800 Vehicles in Pinamar as Summer Road-Safety Push Yields 207 Violations

Sustained checkpoints across La Frontera plus city gateways target risky driving during peak tourism.

Overview

  • Authorities recorded 79 positive breath tests with peak readings of 1.93 and 1.91 g/l, well above provincial limits.
  • Inspectors also cited 40 drivers for missing mandatory documentation and found 13 vehicles without plates or with adulterated plates.
  • The controls operate in La Frontera and on main access routes, covering all vehicle types with document checks, vehicle condition reviews, and alcohol testing.
  • The campaign is coordinated with Buenos Aires provincial authorities and the Pinamar municipality to extend coverage and strengthen enforcement at high-traffic times.
  • Local measures intensified recently in La Frontera, with a municipal decree raising penalties, enabling vehicle seizures, and allowing long license suspensions and criminal referrals for severe cases.