In Chile, drivers must respect the regulations established in the Traffic Law, since violating them can have serious consequences, both economic and criminal. Among the most severe infractions contemplated are those that not only involve finesbut also prison sentences.
This is what you will get
The Traffic Law establishes that the organization or participation in unauthorized races, commonly known as clandestine races, is punishable with minor imprisonment in its minimum degree, that is, penalties ranging from 61 days to 541 days in jail. Additionally, those involved can receive a fine which ranges between 2 and 10 UTM, which is equivalent to a range of $133,122 to $665,610, according to October 2024 values.
The consequences can be worse if, during the race, injuries are caused. In these cases, the sanction goes to the medium level of minor prison, which implies sentences of between 541 days and 3 years in prison. If the accident results in the death of a person, the fine It increases to the maximum level of minor imprisonment, with sentences ranging from 3 years and one day to 5 years in prison.
Even more severe are the penalties if the accident leaves the victim with serious consequences, such as dementia, permanent disability or notable disfigurements. In these cases, the fine It varies between minor imprisonment in its maximum degree and major imprisonment in its minimum degree, which implies a sentence that can range from 3 to 10 years in prison.
Another serious offense is driving vehicles that require a professional license without having one. In accordance with article 194 of the Traffic Law, those who violate this rule are exposed to a fine minor in its minimum to medium degree, with penalties ranging from 61 days to 3 years in prison.
Article 209 of the same law establishes that driving with a suspended, canceled or disqualified license is also an infraction that fine with jail. Offenders face minor imprisonment in its minimum degree, that is, sentences of 61 to 541 days in prison. In addition, they must pay a fine equivalent to 10 UTM, which represents $665,610.
