Driving licence in Argentina

Driving licence in Argentina
Argentine Common design driving licence card (2017 layout)
Type	Driving licence
Issued by	Argentina
Purpose	Proof of permission to legally operate a motor vehicle
Expiration	After 5 (Maximum)

In Argentina, the driving licence ("Licencia Nacional de Conducir") is a governmental privilege given to those who request a licence for any of the categories they desire. It is required for every type of motorised vehicle with the exception of the smallest mopeds below 50 cm³, with a speed limit of 25 km/h, as well as motorised bicycles (even for these, there is a minimum age of 16 years and a small mandatory driving school course).

The minimum age to obtain a driving licence is:

• 17 years for Two-wheeled motorcycles with a displacement of more than 50 cc and up to 150 cc, and/or electric motorcycles with a power of 4 to 11 kW., Cars, vans and utility vehicles weighing up to 3,500 kg.
• 21 years for Trucks without trailer or semi-trailer and motorized mobile homes weighing more than 3,500 kg. Includes B.1., Vehicles for transporting up to 4 passengers, excluding the driver. Includes Class B.1., among others.

Obtaining a driving licence

The practical driving test for cars is conducted on the road using dual-control vehicles provided by the testing centers. Tests are available at the following locations: Communal Sub-Offices 2, 3, Citizen Attention Unit (Communal Sub-Office 4 - Cruz de Malta), Communal Sub-Offices 7, and Communal Offices 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15. Applicants can choose between manual and automatic vehicles, except at Sub-Office 9, where only manual cars are available. Once the transmission type (manual or automatic) is selected, it cannot be changed on the day of the test. A preparatory video is available, providing essential information and requirements for the examination. Motorcycles, Heavy Vehicles, and Special-Purpose Vehicles The practical test for motorcycles, heavy vehicles, and special-purpose vehicles is conducted exclusively at the Roca Office. Candidates must present the following documents:

• Green Card (vehicle registration)
• Mandatory Vehicle Technical Inspection Certificate (VTVO)
• Proof of vehicle insurance
• Driver's licence of the accompanying person

A preparatory video is also available for these categories. To reschedule a test date or retake a practical driving test (on the road, at a track, or for a professional licence), applicants must visit a licensing office in person to arrange a new appointment. Those who fail the test can schedule a re-evaluation through the online platform. Testing Sequence for Multiple Categories For candidates applying for both a car licence and another vehicle category (e.g., motorcycle or heavy vehicle), the car test must be completed first at the chosen location. Upon passing, a subsequent test for the second category will be scheduled at the Roca Office. If successful, the candidate must return to the original testing location to collect their driver's licence. Weather-Dependent Evaluations Track-based evaluations at the Roca Office, whether for new licences or category extensions, are subject to weather conditions. In the event of heatwaves, rain, thunderstorms, or other severe weather events, the Directorate of Road Safety (DGHC) may temporarily suspend track-based evaluations for safety reasons. If an evaluation is interrupted due to adverse weather, it will be rescheduled accordingly.

National driving types

In Argentina, the National Driver's classes as defined in the national law are applied. In addition, however, there are national driving licence classes that are only valid in Argentina.

Class	Description
Class A 1.1	Mopeds up to 50 cc engine capacity and/or electric mopeds up to 4 kW..
Class A 1.2	Motorcycles up to 150 cc engine capacity and/or electric motorcycles up to 11 kw.
Class A 1.3	Motorcycles over 150 cc and up to 300 cc engine capacity, and/or electric motorcycles from 11 to 20 kW.
Class A 1.4	Motorcycles over 300 cc engine capacity, and/or electric motorcycles over 20 kW.
Class A 2.1	Three- or four-wheeled motorcycles without a cabin up to 300 cc and/or electric three- or four-wheeled motorcycles up to 20 kW.
Class A 2.2	Three- or four-wheeled motorcycles without a cabin over 300 cc and/or electric three- or four-wheeled motorcycles over 20 kW.
Class A 3	Three- or four-wheeled motorcycles with a cabin and driving wheel.
Class B 1	Automobiles, utility vehicles, pickup trucks, vans for private use, and motorized motorhomes up to 3,500 kg.
Class B 2	Automobiles, utility vehicles, pickup trucks, vans for private use, and motorized motorhomes up to 3,500 kg with a trailer up to 750 kg or a non-motorized camper.
Class C 1	Trucks without a trailer, semi-trailer, or articulated trailer weighing more than 3,500 kg and up to 12,000 kg.
Class C 2	Trucks without a trailer, semi-trailer, or articulated trailer weighing more than 12,000 kg and up to 24,000 kg.
Class C 3	Trucks without a trailer, semi-trailer, or articulated trailer weighing more than 24,000 kg.
Class D 1	Passenger transport vehicles up to 8 passengers, excluding the driver
Class D 2	Passenger transport vehicles from 8 to 20 passengers, excluding the driver.
Class D 3	Passenger transport vehicles over 20 passengers, excluding the driver.
Class D 4	Emergency vehicle.
Class E 1	Class C or D vehicles, with one or more trailers.
Class E 2	Special non-agricultural machinery.
Class F	Adapted vehicles for people with special needs.
Class G 1	Agricultural tractors.
Class G 2	Special agricultural machinery.
Class G 3	Agricultural road train.

Driving license card

Every licensed driver is issued with a Carnét de coducir, which they are required to have available for inspection whenever they exercise the privileges granted by the license.

Layout of a driving license card

Argentine driving license sample with labels

Licencia Nacional de Conducir Provincia de - Municipality Photo 9. Clase / Class 5. N° Licencia / License N° 1. Apellido / Last Surname 2. Nombre / First name 8. Domicilio / Address 3. Fecha de nac. / Birth date 4.a Otorgamiento / Date of issue 7. Firma del Titular / Signature 4b Vencimiento / Expires |SEGURIDAD VIAL Ministerio de Transporte República Argentina The sections of the sample license shown are: No. Spanish English Notes 1 Apellido Last name 2 Nombre Last name and first name 3 Fecha de nacimiento Date of birth 4.a Otorgamiento Date of issue of the card 4.b Vencimiento Date of expiry of the card 5 Licencia N° Licence No The number of the licence is the same of the national identity card. 7 Fima Holder's Signature 8 Domicilio Address 9 Clase Class The classes of the vehicles allowed 10 Provincia de - Municipio Province and municipality In the case of the Autonomous city of Buenos Aires, appears as "Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires". 11 Escudo de Armas Coat of arms of each province 12 Foto Photo of the driver's portrait.

Gallery of historic images

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  A bunch of older licenses issued by the municipalities. Before the sanction of the Law 26.363, each municipality had its own driver's license design, and requirements.
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  Oldest design of the first "Unified" National Driver's License (2010)
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  Back of the first "National driver's license"
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  2013 Redisign of the National Driver's License
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  Back of the redesign of the driver's license
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  Old Argentine paper driving license

See also

• Argentine Identity card
• Argentine passport