Overview
- Santiago Maratea’s license was suspended on Wednesday by Buenos Aires provincial officials in a preventive action that now moves to the traffic court.
- The measure followed a request from the National Road Safety Agency after Maratea posted a video driving while recording on his phone without a seat belt.
- To regain the permit after this administrative suspension, he must pass a psychophysical reevaluation at his municipal licensing center.
- Maratea apologized in new videos and said he had not been formally notified, while provincial authorities confirmed the suspension remains in force.
- Officials cited data showing phone use is a top driver distraction, reaching about 25% of motorists on some roads, and warned that viral stunts can sway young drivers.