Due to the high season, the routes have greater traffic controls due to the large number of vehicles that circulate.
Due to this winter school breakfamilies take the opportunity to take vacations and travel several routes from the country. Due to this, it is important to ensure of having all the mandatory elements required by the National Traffic Law No. 124,449 to circulate And that, both the driver like him vehicle comply with a series of legal and security requirements.
Documentation and elements that you should carry in the vehicle to avoid a fine
Next, the documentation corresponding to the driver That will be needed.
- Current driver’s license: It must be updated and correspond to the category of the vehicle you are driving.
- National Identity Document (DNI): The driver must carry his ID.
Next, the documentation corresponding to the vehicle That will be needed.
- Green ID: It is the document that proves the property of the vehicle. If the driver is not the owner of the car, the blue card must be carried, which authorizes third parties to drive the vehicle.
- Mandatory Insurance: Insurance policy in force. The voucher must be in the vehicle.
- Last patent pay: Proof of payment of the patent tax.
- Compulsory Technical Review (RTO) or Vehicle Technical Verification (VTV): Depending on the province, it is mandatory to have the technical review per day to verify that the vehicle is in optimal conditions to circulate.
Vehicle mandatory safety elements
- Fire extinguisher: It must be in force and within the reach of the driver. It is recommended that it be placed in an accessible place and not loose in the vehicle.
- Portable beacons: It is mandatory to carry two reflective triangular beacons to use in case of emergency.
- Reflective vest: In some provinces it is mandatory for the driver, to be used in case of stopping on the route through an emergency.
- Hydraulic cat or Crique: To lift the vehicle in case of changing a wheel.
- Aid wheel: It must be in good condition and with the proper pressure.
- First aid kit: In some provinces it is mandatory. Although it is not mandatory in all provinces, it is highly recommended to carry a basic kit.
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How much does a fine for not carrying a trade in the vehicle
According to Decree 242/2022, circular without matafuegos in the vehicle (except motorcycles) and portable beacons According to the regulations, it can be sanctioned with a Fine between 50 and 100 functional units (UF), and 2 points of the national driver’s license will be deducted.
To calculate the amount of an infraction for having a expired fire extinguisher or by circulating without it, the value of a fixed unit in the province of Buenos Aires can be referenced, which for the Bimestre July and August of 2025 is equivalent to $ 1,435.00. In this way, circular without a matafuego on Buenos Aires routes could have a fine of up to $ 143,500. The value of the fine can vary according to each province.
To make the annual MataFuegos service, or in case you need to buy a new one, it is always important to do so with Certified companies to travel safe.
Source: Ambito
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