Argentina Motorway: 130 km/h — Vast Roads, Zero-Alcohol Cities

Motorway speed limit in Argentina: 130 km/h.

Vast distances, and the alcohol limit changes by province

Argentina’s autopistas are limited to 130 km/h, but two things shape driving here more than the number. First, the distances are enormous — routes like the legendary Ruta 40 run for thousands of kilometres, much of it lonely two-lane road, so journeys are measured in days and fatigue is the real danger. Second, the alcohol limit is not uniform: the national default is 0.05, but several provinces and cities (Buenos Aires province, Córdoba and others) enforce ‘Alcohol Cero’ — an absolute zero — so what’s legal changes as you cross a provincial line. Expect toll booths (peaje) and police checkpoints on the main routes, with fines around €90+ for serious speeding.

Argentina Speed Limits Explained

Speed limits in Argentina vary by road type and vehicle category.

| Road Type | Cars | Trucks |

|———–|——|——–|

| Urban | 40 km/h | 40 km/h |

| Rural | 110 km/h | 80 km/h |

| Motorway | 130 km/h | 80 km/h |

Urban Speed Limits

The urban speed limit in Argentina is 40 km/h for passenger vehicles. Watch for variable speed signs in city centres.

Motorway Speed Limits

The maximum speed on Argentina’s motorways is 130 km/h for passenger vehicles.

Trucks and heavy vehicles are limited to 80 km/h on the same roads.

Speeding Penalties

A speeding fine for going 10 km/h over the limit is approximately ARS 10,000-30,000 (approx. EUR 10-30) varies by province.

What Most Guides Don’t Tell You

Local Enforcement

Enforcement standards in Argentina vary by region. Motorway stretches near cities tend to be monitored more heavily than remote rural roads.

Rental companies will forward any camera-generated fines to your payment card, plus an administration surcharge that can double the original amount.

Truck Speed Limits

Heavy vehicles on Argentina motorways are capped at 80 km/h, creating a speed differential of 50 km/h with passenger cars. Be alert when overtaking or merging.

Mandatory Equipment

A speed check often turns into a full vehicle inspection. Make sure you carry a warning triangle, reflective vest, first aid kit and fire extinguisher. Missing any of these items is a separate offence with its own fine.

Alcohol and Speed

With a BAC limit of 0.05, Argentina is stricter than many destinations. Driving after even one drink and exceeding the speed limit can lead to a double penalty.

How Argentina Compares

Key Facts at a Glance

More Resources

• Full Driving Rules for Argentina

• World Speed Limit Map

• Speed Unit Converter