Offenses against road safety are those listed in articles 379 to 385 ter of the Penal Code, such as driving under the influence of substances, serious speeding, refusal to take tests, reckless driving, among others.
Offences against public health and safety
Offenses against road safety
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Traffic offenses constitute one of the areas of criminal law with the greatest practical impact, given the high number of proceedings arising from infractions committed while driving. These offenses, defined in the Criminal Code, carry severe legal consequences, ranging from the suspension of a driver’s license to prison sentences.
Regarding crimes against road safety
The administrative offense is punishable by a fine or points deduction. The criminal offense entails a criminal record, possible imprisonment, and disqualification from driving.
When the level exceeds 0.60 mg/l in exhaled air or 1.2 g/l in blood. It can also be considered a crime if there is clear evidence of drug use, even if this threshold is not exceeded.
Refusal without justification is classified as a crime against road safety and carries criminal consequences.
Driving with an expired license is only illegal if it’s due to points deduction, court-ordered suspension, or never having obtained one. Driving with an expired license, for example, is not a crime, although it can result in administrative penalties.