Overview
- Lawmakers approved the 2026 Avaluation and Tax Law, fixing the Unidad Fija at $500, a 19% increase from 2025.
- The new scale sets fines at 100 UF ($50,000) for minor offenses, 700 UF ($350,000) for serious, 1,000 UF ($500,000) for very serious, and 1,500 UF ($750,000) for concurrent violations.
- Alcohol-related penalties now range from $1,500,000 to $3,000,000 for 0–0.99 g/L and from $2,000,000 to $5,500,000 for more than 1 g/L, with specified cases barred from early-payment discounts.
- For many other offenses, reports state a 40% reduction applies if the fine is paid within three business days of the infraction.
- Examples clarified: using a cellphone is a serious offense ($350,000), drinking mate while driving is very serious (up to $500,000), and double parking is minor ($50,000).