Traffic lightsArgentina
23. Traffic lights
Traffic lights use coloured lights, arrows or symbols to regulate when road users may proceed, must prepare to stop or must remain stopped. Separate signals may apply to particular directions, lanes, pedestrians, cyclists or public-transport vehicles.
A green light permits movement only when the route is clear and the movement is otherwise legal. Road users must still follow priority rules, turning restrictions, lane markings and instructions from authorised traffic controllers.
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What must a driver do at red, amber and green signals in Argentina?
Under national Law 24,449, stop on red before the marked line or pedestrian crossing. On amber, stop if you expect not to clear the junction before red. Green does not allow entry when there is no room beyond the junction or someone is still completing a crossing. Check the applicable provincial or municipal rules.
🔗 argentina.gob.ar • Argentina, National Traffic Law 24,449, updated text
May you turn at a red traffic light in Argentina?
Under national Law 24,449, red requires a stop before the marked line or pedestrian crossing and prohibits further movement while that indication applies. Do not assume a right turn is allowed simply because the road looks clear. Follow any separate authorised control and check the applicable local rules.
🔗 argentina.gob.ar • Argentina, National Traffic Law 24,449, updated text
Can a green light remove the need to give way to pedestrians in Argentina?
No. Under the national law, let road users already crossing finish and do not start, even on green, unless there is enough room beyond the junction for your vehicle. Check pedestrians and the signals applying to your movement. Provincial and municipal application must also be checked.
🔗 argentina.gob.ar • Argentina, National Traffic Law 24,449, updated text

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