What will happen to licenses, VTV, imports and tolls with the new Traffic Law

He Decree 196/2025published in the Official Gazetteintroduced a comprehensive reform into the National Traffic Law 24,449impacting different aspects of the road system, from obtaining driver’s licenses to control vehicular technique (VTV)the car import and the management of Tolls on national routes.

Digitization of the driver’s license

One of the most relevant changes is the adoption of Digital format For the National Driver’s Licensewhich can be managed through application My Argentina. Although the physical version will remain available for those who request it, it will no longer be expired.

The control of Psychophysical state of the drivers will be carried out remotely, through a certificate issued by qualified professionals, both from the public and private sector. The renewal deadlines according to age will be the following:

Likewise, the obligation to renew the first license after the first year has been eliminated, except in cases where they are registered serious infractions within the first two yearswhich will force a new theoretical-practical examination.

The domicile changes They have also been simplified: it will no longer be necessary to issue a new license, but the registration can be updated remotely. This applies to both particular and Professional licenseseliminating the National Interjurisdictional Transport License (Lenti). Instead, professional class licenses C, D and E issued in jurisdictions attached to the regulations of the National Road Safety Agency (ANSV) They will be valid for transport between provinces.

New regulations in vehicle import

The reform has also impacted on the automotive import sector. In the case of vehicles manufactured in seriesthe requirement of having the Model configuration license (LCM) and the Environmental Configuration License (LCA) For those cars from High Surveillance Markets. These will be approved with the simple presentation of international certifications under the regulations Trans-WP29-343.

For the particular importsthe Vehicle Security Certificate (CSV)which will be processed by submitting documents that prove compliance with international standards and issued by the ANSV. Likewise, the importation of Autopartessuppressing the Safety Auto Parts Certificate (Chas)which will expedite the processes and reduce import costs.

Transformations in the VTV

Regarding the Vehicle Technical Verification (VTV)the regulations have opened the market to the participation of private workshops. From now on, Official dealers and qualified workshops They can perform inspections, issuing both physical and digital certifications, integrated into the application My Argentina. Additionally, the provinces that adopt this regulation may determine differentiated rates, promoting competition in the sector.

Toll system update

The system of Tolls on national routes will experience progressive modernization through the implementation of the automatic collection without cabins. A transition schedule divided into three phases has been established:

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The Traffic Law also modifies the operation in tolls.

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• Second stage (until December 31, 2026): Half of the tolls will operate under the system Free Flowkeeping some cabins with automatic payment.

• Third stage (since June 30, 2027): All national routes must adopt the system Free Flow in its entirety.

Other key modifications

Among the most prominent adjustments, legislation has been adequate to allow the circulation of Autonomous vehiclesanticipating the incorporation of this technology in the automotive park. Likewise, the standards of vehicular safetyestablishing new regulations under standards IRAM for the importation of Autopartes and Motorcycle helmets.

While the Decree 196/2025 It has already entered into force, the application of the reforms will be subject to the accession of provinces and municipalitiessince the issuance of licenses and vehicular control continue under decentralized management. For its effective implementation, it will be necessary to update local records, such as authorized professionals to certify the Psychophysical state of drivers, and adapt the provincial regulations to the new standards arranged by the ANSV.

With this reform, the Government seeks to expedite procedures, reduce costs and promote a regulatory framework that favors the incorporation of technological innovations, with the aim of improving road safety and efficiency of the transit system in Argentina.