Argentina has several toll roads throughout the country, especially on the main highways and routes that connect different provinces and cities. These toll roads are managed by various companies and government agencies. Tolling helps maintain and improve road infrastructure.
The cost of tolls may vary depending on the distance, type of vehicle and specific collection point. Some toll booths accept cash, while others may also have electronic toll collection systems.
When traveling on toll roads in Argentina, it is important to have local currency handy as many toll booths may not accept foreign currency or credit/debit cards.
If you are planning a trip and want to get more detailed information about specific routes or toll roads, read this article to the end.
Map of highways in Argentina
Map of toll roads in Argentina
How to join and use TelePASE for the first time in Argentina?
You join easily and for free. Go to www.telepase.com.ar and fill out the online form, there you can pick up your device at the location or send it by mail to the specified address. In the first case, we have over 300 placement points, so you can get your device and once you pick it up, you only have to wait 72/96 business hours for it to be activated across the Network. If you chose home, you must complete the activation process as soon as you receive your TelePASE.
Activation time for devices in the TelePASE network, both delivered to locations and sent by mail, is 72/96 working hours.
What are the advantages of TelePASE in Argentina?
- You use one device for the entire TelePASE network.
- They improve travel time by allowing you to hit the highway without stopping or rolling down the car window.
- With a single electronic device mounted on the windshield of your vehicle, you can pay for trips on more tolls in the country quickly and easily, without using cash or standing in long queues to pay manually.
Is it necessary to carry out the procedure at every track in Argentina?
You only go through the process once, and if you choose automatic credit card debit, your device will be used for the entire TelePASE network. If you choose to pay through Mercado Pago, it will currently only be enabled on the North and West entrances to the City of Buenos Aires, the city highways of the City of Buenos Aires, the Camino del Buenos Aires, the Buenos Aires-La Plata highway and Integrated system of roads of the Atlantic.
How is TelePASE paid in Argentina?
Enabled payment methods:
- Prepayment: MercadoPago (from the program)
- Credit card: Visa – Mastercard – American Express – Cabal
- Debit card: Visa
What are the main advantages of paying TelePASE with MercadoPago?
– You get access to all the benefits of TelePASE.
– You don’t need a credit card or bank account, and you also avoid handling cash to pay for your trips.
– You can control all your consumption with the MercadoPago app.
– Currently, this payment method will only be available on the north and west entrances to the city of Buenos Aires, the city highways of the city of Buenos Aires, the Camino del Buenos Aires, the highway Buenos Aires – La Plata and the integrated road system of the city of Atlantic . New highways will be added soon.
Exclusive payment method for end users.
Is it billed?
The invoice along with the details of each motorway will be available on the concessionaires website for viewing and downloading.
In the case of Autopistas del Oeste and Autopistas del Sol, the Telepase service is billed monthly or bi-weekly depending on the chosen payment method.
If your device still has the counter bill option (cash payment), you must download the bill from each dealer you used each month. The Companies do not send invoices by email and it is the user’s responsibility to receive their invoice in a timely manner in order to cancel and avoid suspension of service.
How do I access invoices for payment?
By registering in Self-Government , you will be able to access the Autopistas del Oeste, Autopistas del Sol and Autopistas Urbanas accounts.
For the rest of the motorways, bills must be downloaded from the website of each company or concessionaire. Namely:
– www.corredoresvialessa.com.ar
– www.aubasa.com.ar
– www.ceamse.gov.ar
– www.caminosdelassierras.com.ar
– www.vialsantafe.com.ar
– www.crusa.com. ar
Is there a TelePASE for motorcycles in Argentina?
Yes, you can now access dynamic motorcycle tolling by completing the membership form at www.telepase.com.ar .
What are the conditions for using TelePASE in Argentina?
In cars or heavy vehicles:
– The device must be attached to the inside of the vehicle’s windshield
– You must only drive at a green traffic light .
– The maximum speed of movement is 20 km/h .
– A distance of 20 meters must be observed between cars .
On motorcycles:
– The device must be attached to the top of the windshield, wind deflector and/or front optics.
– You must move only when the traffic light is green.
– The maximum speed of movement is 10 km/h . – A distance of 20 meters
must be observed between vehicles and only on roads properly designated for their movement.
What to do if you need to change the windshield?
The device does not work after removal, so it cannot be reused.
Once you’ve changed your windshield, arrange to have your device replaced through Self-management and come to any of our service centers to have your new TelePASE installed.
Can I use TelePASE in my arm?
No, the device only works when properly attached to the windshield of a vehicle and/or motorcycle , not otherwise.
If you have already registered on this website by choosing the withdrawal option at the point of placement, Autopistas Urbanas SA – in accordance with the TelePASE mandatory measures adopted – collects payments by reading your domain.
Does TelePASE work on all types of windshields?
Some special windshields , such as armored, heated or patterned, require placement in certain sectors . Check your car owner’s manual and contact any service center so they can advise you.
If a car “sticks behind me” when driving with TelePASE, will I get a discount?
No, the system will record only one pass .
Can I use my car’s TelePASE to tow a trailer?
The device can only be used in the designated category .
The category that allows the carriage of trailers is 4. If the trailers are carried by your vehicle, you will be able to pass through the toll lanes marked as Manual.
Penalties for speeding in Argentina
Speeding is one of the most common violations in Argentina . The maximum speed limit depends on the type of road, and the limits are clearly marked on the roads. Fines for speeding can range from 20 to 200 fixed units (UF), depending on the severity of the violation. In addition, this violation can result in the loss of up to 10 points on your driver’s license.
Fines for speeding in Argentina range from 70 to 4,000 UF, depending on the type of offense committed. That is, in Buenos Aires, sanctions can range from 4,000 to 233,000 pesos, while in the province they range from 4,900 to 490,000 pesos.
Seat belt use in Argentina
Fastening seat belts in Argentina is mandatory for all passengers of intercity buses before the start of the trip and for drivers and passengers.
Rules for transporting children in a car in Argentina
Children older than 15 months and weighing up to 13 kg must travel in cars facing forward. Children of school age or those who weigh more than 13 kilograms can travel wearing a seat belt , but the seat must be adapted with the help of a pillow so that it fits the child’s body correctly.
Penalties for driving without a driver’s license in Argentina
The amount of the fine for not having a driver’s license will be 7 USD . If you are caught driving without a license, a financial penalty of between 30 and 100 fixed units (UF) will be applied.
Drinking while driving in Argentina
For those who drive a vehicle while intoxicated in Argentina, the penalties range from arrest for up to 30 days, impoundment of the car, suspension of driver’s license to payment of 66,000 to 198,000 pesos.
0.2 g of alcohol in the blood, if we are talking about bicycles, with or without a motor, motorcycles or mopeds. In the case of cars, if between 0.5 and 0.99 grams of alcohol are found in the blood, the sanctions are only traffic and are determined by the traffic judge. Penalties include suspension of driving privileges for 30 to 180 days, fines of 66 to 132 thousand US dollars (from 3,000 to 6,000 fixed units) and revocation of driver’s license.
If the blood alcohol content exceeds 1 gram, the offense is classified as a misdemeanor and carries a fine of 4,000 to 9,000 fixed units (88,000 pesos to 198,000 pesos), disqualification from driving for 90 to 365 days, suspension from driving and arrested for up to 30 days.
The cost of the fine for using a mobile phone while driving in Argentina
Mobile phone usage ranges from 14,666 pesos (100 fixed units) to 29,332 pesos (200 UF );
Use of daytime running lights in Argentina
It is allowed to drive during the day on national routes in Argentina with daytime running lights instead of dipped beam.