No, lane splitting remains illegal in Argentina under the Código Nacional de Tránsito (Law 24.449), with no federal amendments permitting it as of 2026. Provincial traffic codes, such as Buenos Aires’ Ley 14.930, reinforce this prohibition, citing safety risks and liability concerns. While motorcyclists in Córdoba or Santa Fe occasionally exploit enforcement gaps, judicial precedents (e.g., Fallos 338:1045) uphold strict liability for collisions during lane splitting. The Agencia Nacional de Seguridad Vial (ANSV) has resisted decriminalization, citing WHO data on motorcycle fatality rates in urban corridors.
Key Regulations for Lane Splitting in Argentina
- Federal Prohibition: Código Nacional de Tránsito (Art. 48) bans lane splitting nationwide, classifying it as a falta grave (serious infraction) punishable by fines (ARS 5,000–10,000) and license suspension.
- Provincial Enforcement: Buenos Aires (Decreto 1.252/2016) and Mendoza (Ley 8.902) impose additional penalties, including mandatory defensive driving courses for offenders.
- Insurance Liability: Courts (e.g., Cámara Nacional de Apelaciones en lo Civil) consistently deny coverage for lane-splitting accidents, holding riders 100% at fault under Código Civil y Comercial (Art. 1757).