No, applying makeup while driving is illegal in Chile as it constitutes distracted driving under the Ley de Tránsito (Law 18.290). The Subsecretaría de Transportes enforces this via fines up to 1.5 UTM (~$120 USD) and potential license penalties. Local jurisdictions may impose stricter measures.
Key Regulations for Applying Makeup While Driving in Chile
- Distracted Driving Prohibition: Article 111 of Ley de Tránsito bans any activity diverting attention from driving, including makeup application, mirroring EU standards.
- Fines and Penalties: Violations trigger fines of 0.5 to 1.5 UTM, with repeat offenses risking license suspension under Decreto 251 (2023 amendments).
- Local Enforcement: Municipalities like Santiago and Providencia deploy traffic cameras and police patrols to monitor violations, aligning with 2026 Plan Nacional de Seguridad Vial targets.
Chile’s regulatory framework prioritizes road safety, treating cosmetic routines as secondary to driver focus. Courts consistently uphold fines for such infractions, citing Resolución 1.200 (2024) which classifies makeup use as a form of visual distraction.