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Argentina traffic law report

Source agencyANSV (Agencia Nacional de Seguridad Vial)

Last updated12 February 2026

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Key findings

Theory test pass rate is 70% (2023, ANSV Statistics)
Road fatalities: 4,369 deaths in 2023 — Down 4.3% from 2022
1.8 million tests administered per year by ANSV
Most challenging topic: Traffic Signs (28% fail rate)

Quick facts

Theory test questions30-40 questions (varies by jurisdiction)

License typesProfessional and non-professional categories

License validity5 years (1 year for first-time, under 70)

BAC limit0.05% general, 0.0% for professional drivers

Seat beltsMandatory for all passengers

HeadlightsMandatory on highways at all times

Test statistics

Pass rate65% or higher50–64%Below 50%

Theory test pass rate

70%ANSV Statistics (2023)

Practical test pass rate

65%ANSV (2023)

Tests administered per year

1.8 millionANSV (2023)

Speed limits

Urban40-60 km/h

Rural / national roads80-110 km/h

Motorway / highway120-130 km/h

Most challenging topics

1. Traffic Signs
28% fail rate
Argentine-specific regulatory and warning signs
2. Priority Rules
25% fail rate
Right-hand priority and rotary rules
3. Speed Limits
22% fail rate
Variable limits by province and road type
4. Safety Equipment
20% fail rate
Required vehicle safety equipment and checks
5. DUI Regulations
17% fail rate
Zero tolerance laws and penalties

Road safety

Road fatalities4,369 deathsANSV Observatory (2023)

TrendDown 4.3% from 2022

Penalties & fines

Speeding: ARS fine based on unit system, license suspension possible
Driving under influence: License suspension 1-5 years, vehicle seizure, criminal charges
Points system: National scoring system with point deductions
Mobile phone use: ARS fine, points deduction

Recent law changes

2024
National digital license system expanded to all provinces
2023
Stricter penalties for street racing and reckless driving
2023
Updated theory test question bank with new scenarios

Sources & methodology

All statistics in this report are sourced from official government agencies and publicly available data. AutoviaTest is an independent educational platform and is not affiliated with any government testing agency.

Data last verified: 2026-02-12

Primary sources

Test statistics · 2023ANSV Statistics Road safety data · 2023ANSV Observatory Official regulatory bodyANSV (Agencia Nacional de Seguridad Vial)

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AutoviaTest. (2026, February 12). Argentina traffic law report: Driving test statistics. https://autoviatest.com/en/traffic-law-reports/argentina

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Argentina Driving Stats

Theory pass rate70%Practical pass rate65%Motorway speed limit120-130 km/hRoad fatalities (2023)4,369 deaths

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