No, radar detectors are illegal in Argentina under the Ley Nacional de Tránsito 24.449 and Decreto 779/95, which prohibit devices interfering with traffic enforcement. The Secretaría de Transporte and ANSES enforce penalties, including fines up to ARS 50,000 (2026 adjusted rates). Use risks license suspension.
Key Regulations for Radar Detectors in Argentina
- Prohibition under Traffic Law: Ley 24.449 (Art. 31) and Decreto 779/95 explicitly ban radar detectors, classifying them as “electronic interference devices” that obstruct official speed enforcement.
- Enforcement by ANSES: The Agencia Nacional de Seguridad Vial (ANSV) collaborates with provincial traffic authorities to conduct vehicle inspections, seizing devices and imposing fines up to ARS 50,000 (2026 inflation-adjusted).
- Penalties for Use: Detectors trigger fines equivalent to 50% of a minimum wage unit (UM), potential license suspension for repeat offenses, and mandatory device confiscation under Resolución 195/2023 of the Ministry of Transport.
Local jurisdictions like Buenos Aires and Córdoba enforce stricter checks via Dirección de Vialidad mobile units, targeting vehicles with visible detector mounts. Compliance requires reliance on GPS-based speed alerts or in-car navigation systems, which remain unregulated. Recent 2026 amendments to Ley 27.718 expanded ANSV’s authority to conduct random roadside inspections, increasing detection risks for non-compliant drivers.