Key changes in the digital driver’s license: the deadline expires and the new measures begin to be applied

From this Monday, May 19several of the provisions included in the Decree 196/2025published the March 18 in it Official Gazette, which introduced relevant modifications to the National Traffic Law 24,449. This regulation sought Optimize procedures management linked to the Road safety and improve inspection nationwide.

Among the most relevant aspects set by the decree, they were included New procedures to carry out the mandatory technical review (RTO)popularly known as VTVthe renewal of driving licenses both particular and professionals, and the new vehicle homologationespecially Imported. In addition, a progressive modernization and automation plan was delineated in the national toll concession routes.

While many of the measures They did not immediately come into forcethe official text established a period of 60 days for its implementation. That period ends this Sunday, and the first active measures are disseminated on Monday. From the government they confirmed: “This Monday we probably leave with the communication of the new license of driving, since 60 days of the publication of the decree are fulfilled ”.

The reforms on the digital driver’s license

One of the main reforms is linked to the instrumentation of the National Digital Driver’s License Without Expirationwhich already has validity but still requires face -to -face renewal in LICENSING CENTERS of each jurisdiction.

One of the novelties that could be announced in the next few hours is the opening of the Registration for health professionals and providers who wish to perform the exams Psychophysics mandatory to validate licenses according to the new defined deadlines. This procedure will be gratuitous And the system will be loaded through a platform on-line.

With the authorization of this registry, the condition of those who have National driving licenses in the Categories A, B and Gaccording to the renovated regulations. This will allow drivers to maintain the validity of the document if they approve the corresponding medical control in the unified system.

On the other hand, the decree also repealed the National Interjurisdictional Transport License (Lenti). From this modification, drivers who have professional licenses Classes C, D O E They will be automatically enabled to exercise transport between different jurisdictions, without the need to manage additional permit.

The exchange of licenses

During the 60 days after the publication of the decree, a period of Licensing For those drivers who had a provincial or municipal license plus a Lenti. From this Monday, these documents will cease to be valid and only the National Professional Driving License issued by Issuing centers attached to the national system.

As for the particular licenses, the decree tried to resolve a recurring situation: the change of Official domicile between provinces. Although the government announced that it would accept licenses issued by a different jurisdiction while the Psychophysical control It is in force, that provision was not formally established in the text of Decree 196.

Government officials assured that this situation “It would be regulated within 60 days”, but the specific regulations were not yet issued. Therefore, those who change the province must follow the current procedures, unless it is interjurisdictional professional licenses, in which case the validity is maintained by their very nature.

It is important to remember that, as in the case of RTO/VTVso that the modifications of the Decree 196/2025 They are applied effectively, it is necessary that each provincial or municipal jurisdiction formally adhere to the new regulations. Only then can the criteria of issuance, renewal and training around the National Driver’s Licensethus consolidating a more agile and standardized system throughout the country.