Maintaining the light system in good condition is not only a technical requirement to approve the process, but also a measure of road responsibility.
The Vehicle Technical Verification (VTV) It is a mandatory control that evaluates different key components for the safety and proper functioning of cars and motorcycles. Among the most important points that are inspected are the lighting system: Low, high, turn, position and brake lights must work properly to approve the review.
In the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires and in various provinces of the country, having the VTV per day is not only a requirement to legally circulate, but also a key measure to avoid accidents, take care of the environment, prevent fines for infractions and ensure that all vehicles meet the standards established by current regulations.
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Lights in perfect condition, a key point to approve the VTV
The lighting system must be in optimal conditions when taking the vehicle to review. This includes the Low and high lightsthe position front and rearthose of turnthose of reverse and those of brake. Each fulfills a specific and essential function for the visibility of the driver and to alert the other drivers about their maneuvers.
This system is one of the most rigorous requirements within the control process, and its correct operation is mandatory to approve inspection. If any light does not turn on, it is badly aligned, intermittent or directly absent, the vehicle will be rejected until the necessary arrangements are made. Even one molten lamp It can be a reason for observation or rejection.
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In addition to being a legal requirement, having all the lights in operation is a matter of prevention: circular without adequate lighting can drastically increase the risk of accidents, especially at night or under low visibility conditions. These not only allow to see, but also be seen, and their maintenance must be fundamental for any responsible driver.
All the requirements to approve the VTV
In the VTV there are several elements that will check their functionality and that must be in Good condition To approve. These are:
- Low, high, front and rear position, turning, back and rear brake.
- Bumper, windshield, chassis and windshield wiper.
- Seniors in front seats, safety belts, traffickers and beacons.
- Management box, wheels, bruise and steering donkey.
- Review of the emission of gases, smoke and noise.
- Effectiveness of the service brakes and the hand.
- Drawing check and tire tires.
- Shock absorbers, elastic and suspension grill.
When do I have to renew the VTV according to the current deadlines?
The national government, through Decree 196/2025 Published in the Official Gazette, announced new modifications in this mandatory process. First, from now on, cars 0km They must perform the first control 5 years of patenting the vehicle. Then it should be done Every two years And, once the 10 years oldVTV must be done annually.
However, although these new conditions will depend on each jurisdiction, the deadlines of commercial vehicles may not exceed the year. For this reason there may be differences between provinces until the criteria are completely unified. Keep in mind that maturity of the VTV is organized according to the latest number of the patent of each car.
Source: Ambito
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