Driving Transport
Anyone driving any type of motor vehicle in Argentina must have a valid driving licence (licencia de conducir).
Licences issued by Australia, England, an EU member state, the European Economic Area, South Africa, Switzerland, the United States, or by a country that ratified the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic, are valid for driving and renting a car in Argentina.
Foreigners in Argentina may drive on a licence from their home country for one year from their date of residence. They should carry an international driver's licence issued by the government of the home country as well.
Traffic regulations in Argentina are generally the same as in Europe, but are not respected in the same way by all. The driving style in Argentina has been improving steadily over the years, but drivers should be alert to what other drivers may do, which is often unexpected.
Road Rules and Regulations:
Traffic regulations in Argentina are very similar to those in Europe and the USA.
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Drive on the right side of the road and overtake on the left
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The minimum age to drive a car is 17
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Seat belts must be worn in the back seats if belts are fitted. Children who are too small to use seatbelts must be transported in a correctly fitted child seat
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Children under 10 years old must always sit in the back of the car
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Use of low lights or luces bajas is mandatory 24 hours per day on highways and main roads
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Mobile phones may only be used with a hands-free system
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Vehicles can only be parked in the direction of traffic flow. It is illegal to park a vehicle facing opposing traffic
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For security reasons it is recommended that drivers keep doors locked and windows closed at all times, especially in cities. Drivers must be especially aware at traffic junctions and at night.
