Chilean
authorities cleared it. Mendoza traveling by car must wear proper seat for
children and safety vest up to 9 years. Fines can reach $ 3,000. To
"cut" the year and rest of the routine, thousands of Mendoza began
yesterday to cross to Chile for the weekend over Easter. In addition to
luggage, reservation of accommodation and the list of possible purchases,
travelers should be aware of the requirements that are asked to vehicles in the
neighboring country.
From the Unit
Border Crossings, the Ministry of Interior of Chile, informed Los Andes that
within its territory may be required to Argentine motorists the child seat for
children less than 9 years and reflective yellow vest. But they clarified that
the Scrutinizing Vehicle (VTV) is not mandatory for the native of Mendoza, in
the province since neither is.
Attentive to the
safety of children traveling by car, the Trans - Andean country recently passed
a law to require the use of chairs and seats for children according to their
age. "The theme of the chair is required of all persons traveling our
country, whatever their nationality,” said Reginald Flores, head of the Unit of
Border Crossings of Chile. The official said that police personnel can monitor
any street in compliance with this standard.
"While it is
not going to demand the chair at the time of the proceedings at the Los Liberators
complex when circulating Carabineers he can ask and punish if not portal"
he said. Specifically, this implement will be asked for all children up to 9
years. "It has to be located in the back seat," said Flores. He also
noted that children between 9 and 12 years old can travel without a chair, but
always in the back seat, not the passenger.
With regard to the
fines reported that are between 66,000 and 140,000 Chilean pesos, between 1,500
and 3,200 pesos, approximately. "In case of violation, what the policeman
is entitled to issue the fine and revoke its license. Then the person has to go
to a local police court to pay corresponding "explained Flores.
For him, beyond
the economic warning it is highly recommended comply with the measure of the
chair because it provides care for children.
Another element
that is required is the refractory vest as a result of an existing standard
since last year, as told the head of the Unit of Border Crossings. "Any
vehicle that is in Chile must have a reflective vest it because it is
part of the equipment of the car as the kit and spare tire" listed.
Technical review
"With the
technical review There has been controversy since it is enforceable if it is in
the country of origin" began to explain Flores and clarified that in some
provinces are asked and not in others. He also indicated that if the natives
can require other provinces where mandatory. "Similarly as in the case of
chairs, that requirement will not have to do with the procedure that is done in
the border complex, but may be requested on the route," he added.
