In total there were 82 vehicles detained: 32 cars and 50 motorcycles. For the most part, for lack of documentation but there were also many cases of cell phone use while driving on the former Route 22, which attracted attention, as highlighted by the undersecretary.
Reasons to hijack the vehicle
Many times, motorists have doubts about the faults that motivate the hijacking of cars or motorcycles during traffic operations.
One of the main reasons is the positive blood alcohol level which also implies a high-value contravention, just as refuse to show the license and other documentation required. ¿Crossing a red light? It can also involve kidnapping and a fine, because it is an aggravated offense that endangers the life of a third party.
“The National Traffic Law to which the city of Neuquén fully adhered indicates, in its contravention code, that due to lack of insurance or lack of license the vehicle can be detained, because it must be immobilized. You can no longer drive in those conditions. Consequently, the custody of the vehicle belongs to the municipality and for that it must be retained and placed at the disposal of the Criminal Court,” Baggio explained.
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24 vehicles were seized for different violations.
On the other hand, he explained that There are some contraventions that can be corrected and thus avoid vehicle hijacking, such as the lack of a driver’s license. That is, if the driver has a companion who has a license, he can take over the driving, as well as a family member who approaches the place. On the other hand, the lack of insurance cannot be resolved. “There is no way to get insurance instantly, so the vehicle has to be immobilized,” she clarified.
“In the case of lack of license, if there is someone who can quickly take over driving, it is not detained, but the fine or violation is insurmountable. The violation is made, but the vehicle is not removed because there is an alternative in this case,” he clarified.
Doubts also arise regarding the Vehicle Technical Verification, which in the city of Neuquén is requested but does not necessarily imply a vehicle restriction but is at the discretion of the traffic inspector. “If the vehicle is visibly in good condition, it is not imperative to retain the vehicle,” said the official.
What about virtual documentation?
The post-Covid-19 pandemic era opened a new stage where many procedures became virtual, since applications were created where all the documents necessary to circulate were requested.
In Neuquén, a specific ordinance was made so that all vehicle documentation can be displayed digitally, but with conditions.
“You have to come or from the My Argentina applicationboth license and insuranceor in the case of insurance, from the official pages. You cannot take a photo of the insurance receipt and display it, because that photo could be edited or manipulated,” Baggio warned.
