Argentina Economy Industry Bulletin
Resolution 61/2025
Table of Contents
- Resolution 61/2025
- Resolution 61/2025: Key Details and Implications for vehicle Safety in Argentina
- Introduction
- What is Resolution 61/2025?
- Why was Resolution 61/2025 Issued?
- What are the Key laws and Decrees Referenced in Resolution 61/2025?
- What Vehicle Categories are Affected by Resolution 61/2025?
- what Does Resolution 61/2025 Change?
- Key Dates and Timeline
- Why is ABS Vital for Vehicle Safety?
- What are the Implications of the Deadline Extension?
Resol-2025-61 -PN-SIYC#MEC
City of Buenos Aires, March 20, 2025
Concerning File No. 2024-119744732- -APN-DGDA#MEC, Laws No. 24,449 and its modifications, and 26,363 and its modifications, Decrees No.779 dated November 20, 1995, and its amendments, and 1,716 dated October 23, 2008.
Considerations
traffic Law no. 24,449, and its modifications, stipulates in Article 28 that all vehicles manufactured or imported must meet active and passive safety standards, as detailed in the technical annexes of the regulations, to be approved for public transit.
Law no. 26,363, and its modifications, established the National Road Safety Agency (ANSV) with the mission to reduce accident rates nationwide through the promotion, coordination, control, and monitoring of road safety policies. Article 3 designates the agency as the authority for implementing national security policies and measures.
Decree No. 1,716, dated October 23, 2008, regulated the aforementioned law, incorporating Article 29 as the last paragraph of Article 29 of Annex I of Decree No. 779, dated November 20, 1995, modified by Decree No. 32, dated January 10, 2018. This necessitates additional security measures beyond those in Title V of National Law No. 24,449, and its modifications, with deadlines set by the application authority in agreement with automotive vehicle terminals and importers based in the country.
On May 19, 2022, an agreement was signed between the former Secretariat of Industry, Knowledge Economy, and External Commercial Management of the Ministry of Productive Development; the National Road Safety Agency; the Argentine Motorcycle Chamber; the Chamber of Motovehiculi Manufacturers; and the Motorcycle Industrial Chamber, bicycle, Rolves, and Related. The purpose was to comply with article 29 of law No. 26,363 and its complementary regulations, agreeing to incorporate the security aspects detailed in Annex I in stage 3.
According to the third clause of the agreement, the former Secretariat of Industry, Knowledge Economy, and External Commercial Management, in accordance with point c) of Annex B of Decree No. 779/95 and its amendments, wich regulates Transit Law No. 24,449, may grant exceptions to the implementation of agreed-upon items or aspects. This applies when deemed essential due to unforeseen situations or vehicle designs that make application impossible, or due to a documented inability to conduct tests by local laboratories or the absence thereof. Motorcycle-producing companies must submit duly justified applications.
Provision No. 497, dated June 15, 2022, from the National Road Safety Agency, then a decentralized body within the former ministry of Transportation, defines the effective date (with some exceptions) for the application of the combined braking system (CBS) and the anti-lock braking system (ABS). both systems are developed in Regulation 78 of the Economic commission for United Nations (UNECE) regarding test requirements.
On October 31, 2024, the industrial chamber of motorcycles, bicycles, rolled and related; the Chamber of motovehicles; and the Argentine Motorcycle Chamber, submitted a note to the Undersecretariat of Productive Management of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce of the Ministry of Economy. They stated that, concerning Provision No. 497/22 of the National Road Safety agency,the sector is complying with the schedule established in the Agreement Act. though, Argentine laboratories consulted have not reported tests regarding the demands of the anti-lock braking system (ABS).
They also stated that the applied mechanical test group (GEMA) is conducting complete combined braking system (CBS) tests and partial anti-lock braking system (ABS) tests due to infrastructure limitations, resulting in excessive expenses.
A request was made for the application of the third clause of the Act Agreement, which establishes exceptions to the implementation of the items or aspects agreed upon in Annex I.
The group of applied mechanical trials (GEMA) stated on September 6, 2024, that it is accredited to carry out brake system tests in category L vehicles according to Regulation 78, Review 02. However, certain items related to the ABS system are excluded, clarifying that these exclusions do not stem from technical limitations of the laboratory for this type of test.
On December 2, 2024, the president of the Chamber of Motovehicles (CAFAM) submitted a request to extend the deadline for the sector to adapt to the new requirement by 12 months, citing the technical impossibility of complying with the requirements within the established period due to the inability of local laboratories to perform complete ABS tests.
On December 3, 2024, the Undersecretariat of Productive management sought the National Road Safety Agency’s input regarding the request submitted by the Chamber of Motovehicle manufacturers (CAFAM).
On February 10, 2025, the National Road Safety Agency responded, stating that given the relevance of motorcycle security measures to prevent accidents and avoid injuries and fatalities, the ASNV recommends granting an extension of six months (until June 30, 2025) without the possibility of a new extension.
Therefore, considering the advice from the agency responsible for ensuring citizen safety, it is understood to proceed with the requested extension, taking into account the recommendations made by the National Road Safety Agency.
The competent legal service has intervened.
this resolution is issued by virtue of the powers conferred by point c) of Annex B of Decree No. 779/95 and its amendments.
Thus,
the Secretary of Industry and Commerce resolves:
Article 1: In accordance with point c) of Annex B to Decree No.779, dated November 20, 1995, and its amendments, which regulates Traffic law No. 24,449 and its modifications, the deadline for conducting anti-lock braking system (ABS) tests under Article 29 of the aforementioned law for category L1, L2, L3, L4, and L5 vehicles is extended until June 30, 2025, as a non-extendable deadline.
Article 2: Communicate, publish, submit to the National Directorate of the official Registry, and file.
Resolution 61/2025: Key Details and Implications for vehicle Safety in Argentina
Introduction
this article provides a comprehensive Q&A-style overview of Resolution 61/2025,focusing on its impact on vehicle safety regulations in Argentina.It addresses key aspects, answers common questions, and provides context for understanding the changes.
What is Resolution 61/2025?
Resolution 61/2025, issued by the Secretary of Industry and Commerce of Buenos Aires on March 20, 2025, concerns vehicle safety regulations, specifically relating to the implementation of anti-lock braking systems (ABS) in certain vehicle categories.
Why was Resolution 61/2025 Issued?
the resolution was issued in response to requests from the vehicle manufacturing sector regarding the implementation of ABS testing requirements. The primary reasons for the resolution and the extension are as follows:
Compliance Difficulties: Local laboratories were unable to perform complete ABS tests, leading to the technical impossibility of meeting the initial deadlines.
Safety Concerns: The National Road Safety Agency (ANSV) emphasized the importance of ABS for preventing accidents and reducing injuries and fatalities.
What are the Key laws and Decrees Referenced in Resolution 61/2025?
Resolution 61/2025 references several key pieces of legislation that form the basis of its decisions:
Law No. 24,449 and its modifications: This is the traffic law, which stipulates that all vehicles must meet active and passive safety standards for public transit approval.
Law No. 26,363 and its modifications: Established the National Road safety Agency (ANSV), which is responsible for implementing national road safety policies.
Decree No. 779, dated November 20, 1995, and its amendments: This decree regulates Law No. 24,449.
Decree No. 1,716, dated October 23, 2008: This decree regulated Law No. 26,363 and incorporated Article 29 concerning additional safety measures.
What Vehicle Categories are Affected by Resolution 61/2025?
Resolution 61/2025 specifically addresses vehicles in the following categories:
L1: Two-wheeled vehicles with a cylinder capacity not exceeding 50 cm³ or with a maximum design speed not exceeding 50 km/h.
L2: Three-wheeled vehicles (mopeds) with a cylinder capacity not exceeding 50 cm³ or with a maximum design speed not exceeding 50 km/h.
L3: Two-wheeled vehicles with a cylinder capacity exceeding 50 cm³ or with a maximum design speed exceeding 50 km/h.
L4: Three-wheeled vehicles with a sidecar.
* L5: Three-wheeled vehicles other than those of category L2.
what Does Resolution 61/2025 Change?
The primary change introduced by Resolution 61/2025 is an extension of the deadline for conducting ABS tests under Article 29 of the aforementioned law for the L1, L2, L3, L4, and L5 vehicle categories. The new deadline is until June 30, 2025. This extension is non-extendable.
Key Dates and Timeline
The following table summarizes the key dates related to the implementation and extension of ABS testing requirements:
| Date | Event |
| —————- | ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– |
| May 19, 2022 | Agreement signed to incorporate security aspects detailed in Annex I (Stage 3). |
| June 15,2022 | Provision No. 497 from the National Road Safety Agency defines the effective date for the application of CBS and ABS. |
| October 31, 2024 | Industrial Chambers requested exception to implementation of ABS tests. Argentine laboratories submitted note that the sector is complying with the schedule, though, Argentine laboratories consulted have not reported tests regarding the demands of the anti-lock braking system (ABS). |
| December 2, 2024 | The president of CAFAM submitted a request to extend the deadline for adaptation by 12 months. |
| December 3, 2024 | Undersecretariat of Productive management sought the National Road Safety Agency’s input regarding the request. |
| February 10, 2025 | The National Road Safety Agency recommended granting a six-month extension. |
| March 20, 2025 | Resolution 61/2025 issued, granting a deadline extension to June 30, 2025. |
| June 30, 2025 | New deadline for conducting ABS tests. |
Why is ABS Vital for Vehicle Safety?
Article 28 of traffic Law no. 24,449, states that all vehicles manufactured or imported must meet active and passive safety standards. ABS (anti lock braking system) is designed to prevent wheel lockup during braking, reducing the risk of skidding and improving vehicle control, which contributes to road safety. The ANSV recognizes the importance of motorcycle security measures to prevent accidents and avoid injuries and fatalities.
What are the Implications of the Deadline Extension?
The extension provides the vehicle manufacturing sector with additional time to ensure compliance with the ABS testing requirements. This helps manufacturers to adhere to regulation 78 of the Economic commission for United Nations (UNECE) regarding test requirements. The non-extendable nature of the new deadline emphasizes the importance of meeting the new requirements by June 30, 2025.