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Argentina transport and traffic regulation updates

Overview

Argentina continues to implement transport and traffic regulation updates. The Ministry of Transport in Buenos Aires introduced the ‘Asistente Virtual de Infracciones BA’ to allow citizens to consult fines via WhatsApp, while the National Secretariat of Transport approved Resolution 55/2026 to allow flexible adjustments to public transport routes and fleets. In the Province of Buenos Aires, traffic fine rates were adjusted based on the ‘Unidad Fija’, rising to 2,271 pesos, with high-severity infractions reaching 2,271,000 pesos. The provincial legislature is also debating whether to decouple fine settlements from driver's license renewals.

New enforcement measures are being introduced on the Buenos Aires–La Plata highway. Starting September 15, Autopistas de Buenos Aires S. A. (AUBASA) will impose fines between $180,000 and $250,000 for toll evasion. Additionally, electronic tolling has resumed on Route 226, where costs double for drivers without a TelePASE device. To mitigate labor disruptions, the Province of Buenos Aires has extended professional driving licenses (classes C, D, and E) by 120 days for those expiring between July 1 and October 31, 2026.

To mitigate economic impact on users, the Government of the Province of Buenos Aires has frozen Vehicle Technical Inspection (VTV) service rates for 90 days. This measure, formalized by the provincial Ministry of Transport, postpones a planned 17% increase—which was tied to wage adjustments between SMATA and CAVEA—maintaining current prices until October 14, 2026. Under this freeze, the basic rate for vehicles up to 2,500 kg remains at $97,057.65, while motorcycle rates stay at $38,801.03 and rates for vehicles exceeding 2,500 kg remain at $174,604.64.

Entities

Province of Buenos Aires · Buenos Aires · Government of the City of Buenos Aires · Martín Marinucci · Agencia Nacional de Seguridad Vial

Timeline

  1. 11 days ago

    [POLITICS] 26 sources
    Buenos Aires province suspends electricity hikes and freezes VTV fees

    Buenos Aires province courts have suspended electricity tariff hikes due to lack of public hearings, while the government has frozen vehicle technical verification (VTV) fees until mid-October.

  2. 27 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 12 sources
    Argentina implements new traffic fines and license extensions

    Argentina sees updates in traffic laws: professional driver's licenses in Buenos Aires are extended by 120 days, new toll evasion fines are set for the Buenos Aires-La Plata highway, and motorcycle instructor's

  3. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Buenos Aires implements divergent VTV vehicle inspection rules

    Buenos Aires City is deregulating its vehicle inspection (VTV) system, allowing private workshops and flexible pricing, while the Province of Buenos Aires maintains its existing centralized regulatory model.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Buenos Aires deregulates vehicle technical verification service

    Buenos Aires has deregulated its vehicle technical verification (VTV) service to allow private providers, prompting similar reform discussions in the Province of Buenos Aires.

  5. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Buenos Aires authorizes autonomous vehicle pilot tests

    Buenos Aires has authorized pilot tests for SAE Level 4 autonomous vehicles and ground drones on public streets, requiring human operators in cars during the initial phase.

  6. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 12 sources
    Buenos Aires authorizes autonomous vehicle tests and VTV deregulation

    Buenos Aires has authorized pilot tests for autonomous vehicles and delivery robots while deregulating the mandatory vehicle inspection (VTV) service to allow private workshops to compete.

  7. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Buenos Aires province updates traffic fine rates and debates license regulations

    Buenos Aires province has updated its traffic fine rates for August, while the legislature debates decoupling fine payments from driver's license renewal processes.

  8. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 16 sources
    Argentina updates transport regulations and digital fine services

    Buenos Aires has launched a WhatsApp-based virtual assistant for checking traffic fines, while Argentina's national transport secretariat updated regulations to expedite public transit service changes.

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