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Police Stop Multiple Drivers With Extremely High Blood Alcohol Levels Across Argentina

Recent roadside operations have led to detentions, vehicle seizures and large fines that underscore strict zero‑tolerance rules for professional drivers.

Overview

  • Law enforcement in several provinces carried out roadside checks in recent days that found drivers with blood alcohol levels well over 2.0 g/l, triggering immediate detentions and seizure of vehicles and licenses.
  • In Córdoba a trucker stopped for dangerous maneuvers tested 2.70 g/l, allegedly assaulted an officer during the stop, and had his truck, alcoholic beverages and a knife seized by Policía Caminera.
  • In Mendoza a 31‑year‑old truck driver was intercepted after trying to evade a control at routes 50 and 33 and registered 2.64 g/l before being taken to the Subcomisaría Lara and referred to the Juzgado de Contravenciones.
  • In Trelew ANSV inspectors recorded a 69‑year‑old driver with 2.06 g/l, retained his vehicle and license, and announced a fine exceeding 5 million pesos plus disqualification from driving.
  • Authorities point to the zero‑tolerance rule for professional drivers and ANSV’s new Disposición 167/2026 to standardize infraction codes as steps that will speed administrative processing and data sharing across provinces.