No, Argentina’s Ley Nacional de Tránsito 24.449 (Art. 48) prohibits actions diverting attention while driving, including eating, under distracted driving clauses enforced by the Secretaría de Transporte de la Nación and provincial traffic authorities. Violations incur fines up to ARS 50,000 (2024) with potential license demerit points.
Key Regulations for Eating While Driving in Argentina
- Distraction Clause (Art. 48, Ley 24.449): Consuming food or beverages while operating a vehicle is classified as a distracción peligrosa, subject to penalties under national traffic law.
- Provincial Enforcement Variations: Buenos Aires (Ley 13.927) and Córdoba (Decreto 1.234/2023) impose additional local fines (ARS 20,000–100,000) and mandatory driver education courses for repeat offenses.
- 2026 Compliance Shift: The Agencia Nacional de Seguridad Vial plans stricter enforcement via AI-powered traffic cameras in CABA and Rosario, targeting visible food handling or open containers in vehicles.
Sources: Ministerio de Transporte (2024), ANSeT (Resolución 12/2023).